Graceful octopus agave adds texture and contrast to drought-tolerant gardens

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

The daring colors and low water needs of this tropical plant make it a favorite for injecting life into tired landscapes year-round

If traditional garden art isn’t really your thing, plant living art instead

Rare plants, rain gardens and wildlife habitats are just a few of the features showcased on the 2016 Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour

Houseplants add so much to our homes — and can thrive when grown in the right conditions. Keep these tips in mind

Bamboo gets a bad rap in the garden, but this clumping variety creates an exotic landscape look with less aggressiveness

Soft, velvety purple spikes gracefully arch over the gray-green foliage of Mexican bush sage in spring through fall in western U.S. gardens

These attractive plants shrug off colder temperatures, and many can be brought inside in containers in extra-chilly climates

Turn to succulents, cacti and ornamental grasses to keep your summer watering and care to a minimum