Top 10 Low Maintenance Perennials
Beautiful and reliable plants don't have to be a gamble. These low maintenance perennials will save you money on watering and add beauty to your yard.
The Gardener’s Guide to Xeriscaping
Use this drought garden strategy to conserve water in any environment.
Drought-Tolerant Succulents
Hardy and handsome, these drought-tolerant gems are perfect for container gardens.
Top 10 Drought Gardening Ideas
Beat the heat with these ten drought gardening tips.
Colorful Drought Resistant Plants
Choose drought resistant plants for more color without using a lot of water.
How To Create More Cacti From One…
Have you ever wondered how cacti reproduce? Okay, maybe not. But, cacti, like many succulents reproduce by either seed or
Growing Succulents From Cuttings
Succulents are by far, my favorite type of plants to grow. They have such interesting shapes and thrive despite my
Cactus Flowers, Fruit and Shelter
Take a walk through the desert and you will most likely see cacti made up of flat pads covered in
Dahlberg Daisies for Dry Sunny Gardens
A few years ago, I came upon some Dahlberg Daisies (Thymophylla tenuiloba) at my local nursery, and fell in love
Fire Resistant Plants for Your Landscape
Danger from wildfire is a reality that many people have to deal with. Creating a defensible space around your home and
How Do Plants Deal With Drought?
Much of the Southern half of the country has been experiencing drought. For some, that means that their gardens have
Skeletons in the Desert
Did you know that the desert is full of skeletons? Not the spooky kind, but another type of skeleton….those of
How To Plant Agave ‘Pups’
Agave are often called ‘Century Plants’ due to the fact that they bloom once and then die. However, unlike their
The Beautiful Flowers of Cacti
It never ceases to amaze me each year when different species of cacti suddenly transform themselves by putting on a