The UC Davis Arboretum is a great resource for gardeners who are looking to update their landscapes with an eye toward water conservation. Courtesy photo

A low-water front-yard landscape, like this one in Woodland, features drought-tolerant shrubs, perennials and grasses. Courtesy photo

Color, texture and different heights make this landscape in the front yard of a Davis home appealing. The shrubs and flowers are all drought-tolerant. Courtesy photo