Able to survive extended drought, extreme heat and freezes (the Chihuahuan ... "Even if that just means some pots filled with native plants, the butterflies and birds will find them.” ...

The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson trialed more than 225 varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs ...

Whether you live in an area with little rain or you're looking for something that can handle some neglect, these drought-tolerant ground covers are great picks.

Planting a package of seeds will produce lots of plants — generally far more than you can actually ... lived perennial herbs ...

Psst—the gorgeous Tuscan sun rose is particularly heat tolerant. Thinking of adding these delightful—but sometimes ...

It can be hard to find pretty ground cover options for drought-prone areas, but this tough plant will bring gorgeous hues to ...

Uncertain about the future? Why not try seeds? They’re easy to save and provide a safety net for good times and bad.

Also known as the summer snapdragon, this heat and drought tolerant plant looks fragile ... or to fill a bed as well as being showy plants for containers that receive morning sun and afternoon ...

The best plants for Arizona heat in the summer are succulents – such as cacti, agaves, aloes, and yuccas – and lovely desert trees, shrubs, ground covers, and flowering plants. Local nurseries have ...

Purchase a terrarium or repurpose something hiding on a shelf in the basement, garage or shed. Even a cool glass container, cloche or bell jar turned open-side-down and placed on a shallow planting ...