See how 5 columnar cactuses add a striking design element to warm-weather gardens, courtyards and entries

Get the look of the tropics without the full-on sun and high humidity — parlor palm tolerates regular indoor conditions with aplomb

This sprawling, resilient palm can be used in many ways

This low-maintenance houseplant has an exotic look and a drought-tolerant nature. Just give it lots of sun

A custom home by modernist William Krisel gets restored and updated

The curved golden-yellow spines of golden barrel cactus add sunny color to the drought-tolerant garden

Combine a desert-cactus motif with playful shapes and colors, and watch your nursery bloom

You’ve seen its form in films, on souvenirs and much more. Now get to know this iconic cactus of the Sonoran Desert

Distinctive colored pads and yellow flowers make this cactus a favorite in Southwestern gardens

Nodding red blooms, glittery effervescent seed heads and a tough-as-nails constitution make prairie smoke a winning ground cover