The daring colors and low water needs of this tropical plant make it a favorite for injecting life into tired landscapes year-round

The waxy, leafless stems of this Southwest native succulent are described as “little candles,” and it thrives on neglect

If you want a bewitching cottage garden but aren’t sure where to start, these ideas will get you planting in no time

With a rubbery texture and cartoon-like branches, this succulent brings an unusual, exotic energy to landscapes and container gardens

Protect your privacy and keep deer at bay with a planting trio that turns a problem garden area into a highlight

New drought-tolerant plantings and outdoor gathering spaces help this California backyard take in the view without wasting space or water

You probably know about the lower maintenance. But native plants' other benefits go far beyond a little less watering and weeding

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Keeping a garden amid hungry deer can be hard, but these plants should fare well

For the Chelsea Flower Show, a designer taps into his experience of Exmoor, England, to create a garden that is powerfully personal