Soil Type: Dry to medium, well-draining, average Soil pH: Adaptable (6.0-8.0) ...

Most gardeners are watering their drought-tolerant plants to death. Lavender, sedum, and agave are among the most frequently killed plants in American home gardens; not from heat or lack of rain, but ...

Summer is not the traditional time for planting, but you can add perennials to your garden this month, provided you pick wisely. That is where drought-tolerant perennials come to the fore; they can be ...

It would be nice if every summer offered the perfect blend of sun and rain to keep the garden adequately supplied at all times, but unfortunately, we sometimes have to deal with the effects of drought ...

Aloe vera is well-known for its soothing properties when it comes to sunburn. But this spiky succulent with thick, serrated leaves is also a low-maintenance indoor plant. It doesn't require frequent ...

As summers heat up and hosepipe bans spread, many borders still wilt at the first dry spell. These five drought-tolerant ...

Summer heat and drought can cause problems for flowering plants and require frequent irrigation. Discover twelve garden ...

Some flowering plants just won’t quit blooming! Discover gorgeous annuals, perennials, and shrubs that flower all summer long ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year. Selected by members of the Perennial Plant Association, winners must be suited to a wide range of ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...

If the old saying “April showers bring May flowers” holds true, we may be in for a disappointing May. The lack of rain has ...

As Utah heads into another dry season, many local gardeners are rethinking what and how they plant this spring.