If you are a long-time desert resident, you probably understand that it's about how to live in harmony with the desert environment, providing an enviable quality of life. You may already be following all of our Top Ten Tips for Desert-Wise Living, but take a look in case there is something more you can do. If you are new to desert living, you may find some significant differences in day-to-day life than what you’re used to. By following our Top Ten Tips for Desert-Wise Living, you will not only add to your enjoyment of desert life, but will help conserve its beauty and balance. Examples of harmonious living range from using low-water native plants in the landscape to save water, to preserving our starry night skies with shielded lighting.  MBCA has been hosting programs under the banner of Desert-Wise Living since 2011.  Our landscape tours, videos, and resource guides are designed to shake loose some ideas for enjoying desert life to its fullest. Take a journey through our website, and please weigh in with comments on your own desert-wise strategies. We’d love to hear from you.