Feeling inspired by the change of season—and the changing climate—to reconsider the plants in your yard and garden? In particular, how much water those varieties soak up when the temperatures soar? The most practical choice is clear: Swap out moisture-loving plants for less-thirsty xeric options. But selecting the varieties best suited to your Colorado property and your aesthetic preferences can be daunting, and misconceptions about xeriscaping abound. There’s a wealth of information available to help you tailor a water-wise design to your needs—online and in many metro-area garden centers, where employees are eager to share their expertise—but we thought we’d take the easy route by sharing some ready-made plans that…