Seth Pettit is a Joshua Tree local and the owner of Mojave Guides. Christina Sanchez is a desert ecologist and bioregional ...

Evergreen shrubs such as boxwood, holly, rhododendron, yew and arborvitae provide year-round green color in the landscape. Thanks to plant-breeding technology, many different size cultivars are ...

If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s as unique as it is low-maintenance, let me introduce you to air plants, members of ...

Famous for its vibrant purple blooms and stunning bark, this tree adds elegance all year long. Crepe Myrtle. Perfect for dry ...

Even small yards deserve the abundant wildlife that oaks can bring. This small, drought-resistant species is perfect for ...

Make your balcony garden look beautiful with lovely purple flowers. Whether we’re talking about lavender, which has a soothing bouquet, or bougainvillaea, which might be described as a bold note, ...

Biologists at UC Davis have uncovered a fascinating genetic mechanism in walnut trees, allowing them to alternate between ...

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You may be tempted to grow a fruit tree in your yard, but not all of them are desirable. Learn which ones to avoid and what ...

They put up a purple tree in Flower Mound in the 4500 block of Amy Lane. The tree has been stopping passersby in their tracks, drawing attention to a heartfelt memorial for 19-year-old Nicole ...

A: Consider Lacey oak. It’s native to the Hill Country, also to far Southwest Texas. It grows 20 to 25 feet tall and 15 to 20 ...