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

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

This long-lived Southwestern native tree decorates the sky with its dusty gray-green foliage and lavender-colored blossoms

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

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

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

Sun beating down on your sandy gravel? Thick shade darkening your clay soil? There’s a ground cover here for you

An expert collaboration results in a home designed to celebrate sun and shade, with plenty of ways to soak in the views

Take a cue from classic Christmas movie 'Home Alone' and outfit the house with shades of red and green

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