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

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

Arrange cactuses and succulents amid salvaged treasures, against a vibrant painted wall or in terraced beds

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

These colorful woodpeckers found across the U.S. and Canada love berries, seeds and ants and often nest in deep burrows in trees

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

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

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

Use seed heads, bare branches and grasses to design lovely garden displays when the ground is frozen