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As climate change brings with it hotter, drier summers and more frequent extreme weather events in many places, some homeowners are rethinking their approaches to garden design. Drought-tolerant ...

Saguaro and senita cacti, and red-blooming Tecoma stans, boast appealing colors and textures in a resilient desert garden. Learn to choose the right plants for a drought-tolerant landscape front yard ...

After almost two months without any measurable rain in Dallas, there’s no doubt your yard is looking, well, crunchy. And while you can jealously covet your neighbor’s lush lawn—and wonder what kind of ...

With numerous municipalities and states considering or enacting strict limits on residential grass, you may have considered ditching your home’s turf. Xeriscaping – or designing a landscape that needs ...

Want to keep your garden vibrant throughout the summer? Many plants not only survive but thrive during the scorching July heat and beyond. From vibrant bloomers to desert natives, you'll find no ...

The path up to Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards in the hills northeast of Windsor, through the years became one of the most scenic drives within Sonoma County. Its entrance, which gave way to nicely paved ...

Establishing a strong, drought-resistant garden is about more than just picking the right plants. Cultivating a garden is all about adding a little something beautiful back into the world, not just ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...