Utah Native Landscapes

Field Notes

The science of native habitat. The Great Salt Lake and your yard. What the landscaping industry won’t tell you. Native plant palettes for the Wasatch Front.

Utah's Lawn Replacement Rebate: The Complete Homeowner's Guide

Utah pays up to $3.00 per square foot to replace your lawn with water-efficient landscaping — maximum $50,000 per property. Here is exactly how it works, what qualifies, and what doesn't.

May 7, 2026

Landscape Fabric Is Plastic. Here's What It Does to Your Soil.

Every bag of landscape fabric sold in Salt Lake City says 'weed barrier.' It should say polypropylene. Here's what actually happens when you install it.

April 9, 2026

What We Are. What We Are Not.

Utah Native Landscapes is an ecological design company. Not a landscaping company with an eco add-on. Here is what that distinction means and what it requires.

April 1, 2026