Get a thriving garden despite unforgiving conditions with these tough, unthirsty, sun-loving beauties

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

Beauty goes hand in hand with water savvy in a couple's oasis of green in the Nevada desert

Its delicate white flowers are rare in hot and dry sites, but Cordia parvifolia offers more than mere beauty

Sunny but tough, this perennial thrives with little water and lots of sun

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

If the vibrant flowers of this Southwestern native tree don't blow you away, the hummingbirds, fire resistance and low maintenance will

Beautifully framed views and a design that sits lightly on the land make for a thoughtfully integrated modern home near Tucson

Looking for the ultimate low-maintenance plant picks? Nature is way ahead of you

How Sharon Sorenson created a wildlife haven and became the Bird Lady of Southern Indiana