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

8 drought-tolerant herbs for your yard There is a great selection of herbs that can be used as part of drought-tolerant planting ideas, perfect for if you are starting a herb garden or kitchen garden.

Is lavender drought tolerant? Lavender is highly tolerant of drought conditions and that makes it an ideal aromatic herb for if you are planning a dry garden. Lavender as a plant is native to the ...

In case you didn’t get the memo, California and the rest of the West are deep in drought, with no end in sight, so there’s no better time than now to reshape your landscaping — or balcony ...

If your garden is full of sun, many great shrubs will love it, producing fabulous flowers and interesting berries. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden bed that gets full sun throughout the day, ...

Drought and the risk of wildfires remain in our future and demand response. In ways large and not so large, we will need to rethink some traditional planting and maintenance practices.

If you want it in your heat-tolerant garden, just be aware that it’s also toxic to humans if eaten. It’s native to Central America, so sails though hot muggy weather as though it’s home.

Flowers, shrubs, and grass are pretty to look at, but they can also transform outdoor spaces into something that feels like home. That, however, takes water.

Tip of the Week: Lavender is cold hardy and drought tolerant. The most commonly planted lavenders are native to elevations of more than 2,000 feet – in the lower French Alps – and are hardy to ...

Drought and the risk of wildfires remain in our future and demand response. In ways large and not so large, we will need to rethink some traditional planting and maintenance practices.

Drought Tolerance: Lastly, there is this catch-all phrase. Plants in this category are just better at functioning during annual drought conditions because of a number of creative adaptations.

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. Fruit trees. Plant a Chinese date tree (Zizyphus jujube). It does fine when planted this time of year. Chinese date is an extremely drought-tolerant tree ...