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

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

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

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

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

Photographers transform their barren backyard into an oasis filled with fruit, vegetables, honey, eggs and more

With romantic pink blooms and heart-shape leaves, this ornamental tree has been inspiring affection since the days of the founding fathers

Share pictures of your home and garden in winter — whatever your climate, architecture and plantings

Beautiful, succulent leaves reach toward the sky, adding texture and beauty to the drought-tolerant landscape