Transform your dry landscape into a thriving oasis. Drought-tolerant shrubs, such as brittlebush, jojoba, or ninebark, bring ...

When you are on vacation, it’s easy to forget to monitor the weather conditions at home, but creating a watering plan before ...

Whether you have a rambling country estate or a few container plantings on your deck or patio, sustainable gardening focuses ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Wichita residents are likely to continue to face mandatory water conservation efforts even after drought conditions improve. The Wichita City Council will hear a plan Aug. 19 that allows alternate ...

Although gravel is considered a great mulching material in certain applications, there are many flowering plants and shrubs ...

With hosepipe bans in force across several English regions and more restrictions likely to follow, gardeners face some tough choices. When every drop counts, which plants deserve your precious water ...

Earlier this year, I filled my front yard with perennials—and months later, it has saved me so much time and water.

This makes it remarkably drought-tolerant. It is also tolerant of heavy pruning which can save it in severe conditions. Mediterranean shrubs like lavender, rosemary, sage and thyme are naturally ...

One challenge our gardens have in the heat of summer even in normal weather years is that of providing color. Annuals often ...

Rhododendrons and azaleas are shallow-rooted shrubs particularly susceptible to drought stress, especially the large-leaved evergreen species which are also prone to wind damage when stressed. 6.

Here's a list of the plants to prioritise for watering, the plants that can survive without extra water and the ones to sacrifice ...