Beautiful color, soft texture and the ability to thrive in the extreme temperatures of the Southwest make woolly butterfly bush a winner

Billowing on top and slender on the bottom, shrubs in a vase shape showcase blooms and foliage to perfection in the landscape

West Coast natives: The blue flowers of drought-tolerant ceanothus draw the eye and help support local wildlife too

When you discover how hard bees work for our food supply, you may never garden without them in mind again

Try this drought-tolerant stunner for its massive flower spikes that burst with purple, drawing butterflies and birds to the garden

Roll out a welcome mat for pollinators to keep your landscape in balance and thriving

Consider the joys of an irregularly trimmed meadow lawn: It’s ecofriendly, visually interesting and still good for romping

With a simple sketch, basic tools and the right plants, you’ll be on your way to growing your first flowers or edibles

Draw winged wonders while maintaining a strong design aesthetic to please human visitors to your garden year-round

Revive summer-weary gardens with outstanding late bloomers such as toad lily, Russian sage, blanket flower and more