Gardening can be tough in the South. While heat and humidity turn us into a hot mess, the lack of rainfall saps the life out of our perennials and shrubs. Unfortunately, drought has become more common ...

Most gardeners are watering their drought-tolerant plants to death. Lavender, sedum, and agave are among the most frequently killed plants in American home gardens; not from heat or lack of rain, but ...

Aloe vera is well-known for its soothing properties when it comes to sunburn. But this spiky succulent with thick, serrated leaves is also a low-maintenance indoor plant. It doesn't require frequent ...

Saguaro and senita cacti, and red-blooming Tecoma stans, boast appealing colors and textures in a resilient desert garden. Learn to choose the right plants for a drought-tolerant landscape front yard ...

Discover the top drought-tolerant flowering plants perfect for dry soil or arid climates. Transform your landscape with these ...

Summers in Lancaster can be hot — and when you’re feeling the heat, so are your flowers. “We definitely consider the performance of plants when we’re coming up with container garden designs,” says ...

Looking to quickly fill in empty spaces in your garden? Learn about the best fast-growing ground cover plants, according to ...

These varieties thrive in warm weather ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. The temperature was in the 90s in West Hills, but ...