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

Drought tolerant and a bumblebee magnet, spiky Baptisia australis may be the easiest plant you ever grow

Naked buckwheat is a bee and butterfly magnet with an easy nature, a tough constitution and profuse pom-pom flowers in summer

It's invasive, a nonnative and a poor insect magnet. Check out these better alternatives to butterfly bush in the garden

Plant Canadian anemone along pond, lake or stream edges for a splash of white flowers in late spring

Scorching weather and high elevations don't have to mean scraggly plantings. These blooms are as gorgeous as they are tough

Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife of Southern California

Neither heat nor cold nor lack of water fazes this flowering succulent, which adds spiky texture to Southwestern landscapes

Spend less effort and money on your landscape with drought-tolerant and native plants that liven up your yard

Confused about soil moisture, the best time to water and what watering device to use? This guide can help