The Easy Way to Grow Desert Wildflowers
If you’ve ever seen a field of desert wildflowers and wish you capture that beauty in your garden, you can. And it could hardly be easier. Here’s how. Every spring, … Read more
Deane Alban
Desert Marigold: Cheerful Nonstop Blooms
Desert marigold may be the perfect wildflower for hot, dry gardens. It’s carefree and blooms all year long with virtually no maintenance. Here’s how to grow and care for this … Read more
Mexican Redbud: Three Seasons of Beauty
Mexican redbud is a small deciduous tree that’s uniquely beautiful three seasons of the year. Here’s everything you need to know about planting and caring for this Chihuahuan Desert native. … Read more
April: What to Do in the Desert Garden
While there’s beauty to be found all year in the desert, April just may be the most beautiful month. And for gardeners, it’s possibly the busiest, too. Here’s a look … Read more
The Best Desert Trees for Fall Color
Do you love fall colors, but live in the desert? Here’s a look at 5 landscape trees that have colorful fall foliage and are easy to grow in the desert … Read more
5 Reasons to Plant in the Fall (not Spring)
It’s generally recommended that spring and fall are the best times to plant. But there’s recently been a change of heart among many experts, who now agree that fall is … Read more
Can You Water Plants with AC Condensate?
Air conditioning condensate is an overlooked source of free “grey water.” But is it good for your plants? And can you collect enough of it in a hot dry climate … Read more
Are The Weird Growths on Your Plants Witches’ Broom?
If you notice weird, unsightly growths on any of your desert landscape plants, it might have witches’ broom. Here’s a look at what witches’ broom is and what should you … Read more
16 Flowering Shrubs That Thrive in Reflected Heat
The toughest spot for growing plants in a desert garden is near a heat-reflecting wall. Here are 16 shrubs that not only thrive in reflected heat but reward you with … Read more
May: What to Do in the Desert Garden
As the weather heats up in May, gardening activity winds down. Discover what you can still plant, prune, and fertilize (and what you shouldn’t), how to adjust your watering schedule … Read more
Yellow Bells: Colorful Standout Shrub
Yellow bells is an eye-catching desert shrub that looks like it belongs in the tropics, but is actually a southwest desert native. Here’s everything you need to know about planting … Read more
Cape Honeysuckle: Versatile Yearlong Bloomer
Cape honeysuckle is a colorful, sprawling plant that can easily be grown as either a shrub or a vine depending on how it’s pruned. Here’s everything you need to know … Read more