This shrub’s violet-blue flowers and silvery foliage brighten low-water gardens all year long

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

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

These prickly desert plants transform in spring with the arrival of their colorful 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 dazzling magenta flowers of this cactus will snag your heart — just beware the bristles that can stick in your skin

Discover the truth about fertilizer, soil, staking and more to keep your plants healthy and happy

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

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil