One of the pleasures of the colder months is the opportunity to plan next year’s garden while staying inside where it’s warm. If you are thinking about adding something new to your landscape, why not ...

The golden barrel cactus may be endangered in Mexico, but the plant has found new life north of the border as a top accent in low-water landscapes. Sometimes called mother-in-law’s cushion, the golden ...

The use of cacti and succulents in our outdoor gardens has become a common practice; more and more gardeners have fallen in love with these unique plants, which can add so much interest to the ...

River rock often plays a practical role in gardens and landscapes. Here are a dozen ways to use this natural material for ...

TUCSON – Before going to work as the assistant dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona, Richard Wiedhopf wakes up just a little bit earlier than he otherwise would need to — to ...

All over the desert, rain will bring one of the biggest cactus flower shows in years. Existing cactus plants in gardens and landscapes as well as in the wild will be reproducing with a vengeance after ...

Landscaping • Forget “cactus and gravel” at Red Butte’s new Water Conservation Garden. Think of Red Butte's new Water Conservation Garden as a giant, interactive board game similar to Chutes and ...

It’s pretty amazing how much the landscape changes just a short distance outside LA. From concrete highways and seemingly endless miles of traffic and stoplights, Joshua Tree National Park is a stark ...