As any experienced San Antonio gardener knows, South Texas summers can be brutal on plants. Following a brief burst of color in spring, the summer heat descends, often accompanied by months of little ...

As climate change inexorably makes South Texas' summers hotter and drier — and winters more likely to bring deep, extended freezes — homeowners may want to reconsider the types of plants they put in ...

Kirti Mathura wants to “broaden the plant palettes” of Arizona gardeners. And she hopes her book, “The Arizona Low Desert Flower Garden” ($21.95, Gibbs-Smith) will help. Kirti Mathura wants to ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

As you no doubt noticed, many of our native plants have yellow flowers. However, a bit of variety can be pleasing to the eye. Introducing white flowering plants into your color scheme can add variety, ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Depending on where you live, you may not have much of a choice as to whether or not a desert garden is right for your backyard. At least, not if you hope to keep your water bill to a minimum. However, ...

Want to enhance the look of your MCM home? These mid-century modern landscaping plants complement the beauty of your home’s ...

Nurturing a garden in a desert climate is a unique undertaking. Helping plants thrive in desert conditions is challenging, but it can also be very rewarding. If you live in this type of environment ...

Q: I want to make a hedge using dwarf yew pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus “maki”) in a planter box. Will that work for three or four plants? What size do you recommend for at least three to four plants ...