Lamb’s ear has soft, silvery leaves that look just as good in dry shade as in full sun. It’s super low-maintenance and adds a ...

Keep your garden lush and vibrant with easy-care perennials that require minimal effort and almost no watering.

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… ...

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

These drought-tolerant shrubs can cope with low rainfall and dry conditions to ensure your backyard continues to bloom in hot weather. Skip to Navigation; Skip to Main Content; ...

Drought-tolerant container plants are the way to go for an easy-care patio display this summer. And happily, there are plenty of tough perennials to choose from. It's important to note that most ...

Many of the best aromatic, culinary, and medicinal herbs can thrive in dry conditions thanks to their Mediterranean heritage ...

Drought tolerant gardening tips ... Take great care when planting your beds, whether shrubs, flowers, or vegetables, to ensure that plants with like needs are grouped together.

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.

The on-going drought is leading many gardeners in our area to include drought-tolerant plants in their gardens, or even design wholly drought-tolerant landscapes. Here are some tips for selecting ...

In terms of what to avoid, hanging baskets are a bit of a no-go, as they tend to dry out faster. And despite their name, ...

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.