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 ...

Drought-tolerant landscaping is top of the agenda right now, with the availability of low-water landscaping rebates, lawn-to-garden conversion incentives, and irrigation grants meaning there's never ...

Opting for drought-tolerant plants reduces the need for endless watering in summer, which – let's face it – can turn into a bit of a slog. Choosing them doesn't mean you need to sacrifice on ...

“A little flower that blooms in May. A lovely sunset at the end of a day. Someone helping a stranger along the way. That’s heaven to me.” — Sam Cooke The days and weeks of April are passing rather ...

Establishing a strong, drought-resistant garden is about more than just picking the right plants. It's important to choose native plants well-suited to your local climate if you want your garden to ...

The Napa Valley chapter of Master Gardeners recently held a seminar on drought-resistant and native plants, and it quickly became clear that the two weren’t the same. The workshop was held at the ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. The temperature was in the 90s in West Hills, but ...

SAN ANTONIO – Haeley Giambalvo grows plants native to Texas in her backyard garden. “They’ve been growing in the wild on their own for thousands and thousands of years,” Gimabalvo said. These ...

SAN DIEGO — In the face of climate change and growing drought concerns, there is new research that is shining a light on an immune response in plants that could be key to harvesting drought-resistant ...