Happiest in plentiful sun, this tropical-looking tree gives a pool area or backyard landscape an exotic view all summer long

Blend bold foliage and flowers to create a powerful combination that will hold its own even in the harsh light of midsummer

Abundant purple flowers and bright green foliage would make this shrub a winner even without its unthirsty ways

Kids, water, sunshine, backyards, cold drinks — share photos of what summer at home means to you

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

If purple is your passion, embrace Leucophyllum frutescens for its profusion of blooms and consider the unfussiness a bonus

Break free from choosing plants by cold-hardiness zones for a beautiful landscape that thrives year-round

White prairie clover nourishes wildlife and soil, asking for little more than sun in return

These flowers, vines and shrubs offer shelter and food supplies that keep hummingbirds around longer

Blue palo verde's trunk and branches provide a beautiful backdrop to a spectacular spring show in the desert