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

Hummingbirds — unique to the Americas — zip through open landscapes seasonally or year-round. Here’s how to attract them

Don’t let limited space prevent you from welcoming wildlife into your garden

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

From flaming orange to supersaturated purple, these blooming beauties will set your fall garden ablaze with vivid hues

To draw those mesmerizing little birds to your garden or doorstep, plant these flowers that are attractive in more ways than one

Delicate, butterfly-shaped flowers ‘float’ above the foliage of this lovely, drought-tolerant perennial

Fire-wise and low-water plants create a lush backdrop for bocce playing, swimming and hanging out by the fire

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

Abloom with just violets and plums or with energetic contrasting accents, a garden swathed in purple is a sight to behold