As any experienced San Antonio gardener knows, South Texas summers can be brutal on plants. Following a brief burst of color in spring, the summer heat descends, often accompanied by months of little ...

Despite the desert environment of the Coachella Valley, most of the landscaping here is predominantly made up of non-native and even tropical plants. Although aesthetically pleasing, these plants, ...

A visit to this Missouri cactus garden reveals a surprising pocket of desert beauty, making it feel like the Southwest is ...

If you're one of the many people who are into succulents, then you know that they are a great plant to have around. They're beautiful, they don't take up much space, and they're relatively easy to ...

Spring has sprung! Discover hundreds of varieties of native plants, succulents, cactus and pollinator-friendly species with more than 30,000 plants to choose from at Desert Botanical Garden’s Spring ...

As climate change inexorably makes South Texas' summers hotter and drier — and winters more likely to bring deep, extended freezes — homeowners may want to reconsider the types of plants they put in ...

Desert trees offer incredible benefits for your yard, but choosing the right tree for the right place is key to a functional and beautiful landscape. Many homes have small front, back, and side yards ...

Q: I purchased six 5-gallon-sized desert spoons, but I haven’t planted them since it’s been so hot. Should I plant them in the early morning when it’s about 90 degrees F? I have watered them three ...

Oleanders (Nerium oleander) originate in the Mediterranean, and are well-suited to our dry, hot climate. They are drought-tolerant, can handle very poor soils, and have lovely flowers. So why am I so ...

You’ll see it just east of Yucca Valley, along the busy Twentynine Palms Highway, a mysterious sign with four huge red letters — MDLT — underlined by a fat arrow pointing north. It’s only when you’re ...