Surprisingly versatile and blessedly hard to kill, cacti are showing up in homes far from the middle of nowhere

Bring on the sun with these heat-loving succulent container gardens

Low-water plants in a wide range of colors, shapes and sizes? Sign us up — and check out our faves here

Turn to succulents, cacti and ornamental grasses to keep your summer watering and care to a minimum

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

Whether in formal or natural landscapes, grasses or succulents planted en masse elevate the garden

These prickly desert plants transform in spring with the arrival of their colorful blossoms

Looking for the ultimate low-maintenance plant picks? Nature is way ahead of you

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

The dazzling magenta flowers of this cactus will snag your heart — just beware the bristles that can stick in your skin