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

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

Swampy sites, floodplains, even standing water ... if you've got a soggy landscape, these trees are for you

With its subtle beauty and long-lasting flowers, this pollinator pleaser is a boon to wilder areas

Threadleaf giant hyssop adds color and fragrance to late-summer and fall xeric gardens

When garden temperatures soar, these herbs and vegetables rise to the challenge

Its ecofriendly, low-maintenance design leaves a family with more time to relax and enjoy the weekend home

Turn even a small balcony into a summer oasis with retreat-conjuring plants, furniture and accessories

Golden dewdrops, a versatile tropical shrub, has delicate purple and white blossoms