John Winkler emailed me in search of seven desert trees. These trees are suitable for landscaping throughout Southern California and are noteworthy, in addition to their low water requirement, for ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

While water may seem like the most essential component for the success of a yard or garden, there are many ways to create and maintain a low-maintenance desert landscape without using too much of this ...

A visit to this Missouri cactus garden reveals a surprising pocket of desert beauty, making it feel like the Southwest is ...

From the spiky silhouettes of Joshua trees to the glowing Cholla Cactus Garden at sunset, Joshua Tree National Park is a road tripper’s dream. Linking scenic desert drives with epic hikes, stargazing, ...