HGTV has named Arizona's Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix the most beautiful garden in the state. Arizona is known for its beautiful desert landscape and the Desert Botanical Garden showcases ...

In arid regions around the world, from ancient Greece to Morocco, it is always the small walled space that becomes the living area. Protected from wind, blowing sand and reflected heat, these are ...

"We recently visited the native American ruins Hovenweep in the southeast corner of Utah. It amazes me that in the extreme heat and dry conditions in the desert that there is still beautiful flora to ...

A ‘super bloom’ may be in the eye of the beholder, but the winter’s rain and snow promises a bumper crop of spring blooms in Southern California and Arizona. Rancher’s fireweed at Carrizo Plain ...

Nowadays, when life for the vast majority of population has been reduced to plain survival in smog-entombed cities, where breathing means inhaling other people's coughs, sneezes and various exhausts, ...

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 ...

As you no doubt noticed, many of our native plants have yellow flowers. However, a bit of variety can be pleasing to the eye. Introducing white flowering plants into your color scheme can add variety, ...

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 ...