Drought-tolerant gardens are perfect for areas that you can't (or don't want to) water. These herbs can be combined to create ...

As rising temperatures are creating more extreme heat events in regions all over the world, the term 'urban heat island' is ...

Blue daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is a low-growing bedding plant that loves summer heat and sun. This pest-free plant has ...

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The summer is always a little brighter in the garden when brightly colored zinnias are among the various plants. Zinnias are ...

Explore how our Florida communities are adapting outdoor areas for comfort and usability, even during the state’s hottest ...

The best drought-tolerant ground covers will depend on your location. While these ground cover plants have low water demand ...

These flowers will thrive in sunny gardens and will come back year after year with bright, colorful, easy-to-care-for blooms.

Mulching helps to reduce soil moisture loss, keeps roots cool and prevents the growth of weeds, which use much water, robbing garden plants. Mulch after watering or a summer storm, rather than ...

Salt Lake City has a lawn watering guide at slc.gov, which suggests that residents water lawns one-half-inch in a single interval every 3 to 4 days during the summer. But we all may need to water less ...

In the heart of the Volta Region, in Akatsi South, where lavish greenery once covered the land, climate change has become a ...

The cactus, palms and succulents anchoring yards around the desert can successfully be planted in the heat, but don't wait. And getting some advice from a nursery is a good idea should you choose to ...