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

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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 ...

Firebush (Hamelia patens) is native to Florida, but it's hardy in parts of the country falling under zones 8 to 11, including Texas. Once fully grown, firebush is resistant to heat and drought.

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 ...

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 ...

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

Learn how to grow and care for Carex EverColor® 'Everest', an evergreen variety from the Southern Living Plant Collection ...

If you’re planning to plant or transplant a tree or shrub, it’s best to do it in the next month or so to avoid the heat and drought of summer. “Give them time to get settled in while it’s ...

A Seasonal Classic Geraniums (Pelargonium spp.) are a summer favorite, often found on balconies and garden beds. They’re ...