Grassy Lomandra longifolia thrives year-round in shady and sunny gardens, in containers and in the ground

These flowering native plants shrug off the cold of winter and heat of summer while adding beauty to the drought-tolerant landscape

Want fall color but not a big water bill? Consider these not-too-thirsty fall bloomers

Label? Who needs a label? Learn the characteristics of plants that can thrive in hot, dry conditions to help you pick the right ones

Got a hot spot in your garden where plants often die? Try these tough shrubs that add beauty while shrugging off the heat

Masses of purple blossoms and finely textured foliage cover the ground of arid gardens from spring to fall

This shade-tolerant shrub, also known as mountain laurel or calico shrub, thrives in East Coast woodland gardens

Plant early meadow-rue in eastern U.S. woodland gardens for its tolerance of dry sites and shade

Plant zigzag goldenrod in eastern U.S. gardens for its bright yellow flowers and tolerance of a broad range of conditions

Plant eastern bottlebrush grass in eastern U.S. woodlands or shade gardens for midsummer flower heads and blue-gray arching grass blades