Southwest Gardening252 Stories
Flowers and PlantsPlant Rubber Rabbitbrush for Its Brilliant Blaze of Gold in Fall
The western North American shrub ‘Ericameria nauseosa’ has masses of tiny flowers that attract pollinators
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsThis Tall Cactus Stands Out in Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Mexican organpipe cactus, or Stenocereus marginatus, grows quickly to reveal green stems outlined in white
Full StoryGardening Guides10 Fall-Blooming Shrubs for Southwest Gardens
These drought-tolerant flowering shrubs show off their colors in the cooler autumn months
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsTry This Native Alternative to Mexican Feather Grass
Alkali sacaton is a beautiful western U.S. bunchgrass for Southwestern gardeners with even the most difficult clay or alkaline soil
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsAgave Weberi’s Spiky Leaves Stand Out in Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Weber’s agave is a Southwestern native that tolerates heat and cold, enhancing gardens of various styles
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsLemmon’s Marigold Brings Flowers to Desert Gardens in Spring and Fall
The deep yellow flowers of this shrubby perennial herald the arrival of both seasons in drought-tolerant gardens
Full StoryGardening Guides10 Essential Native Trees for Southwestern Gardens
Add beauty and welcome shade to arid gardens with one or more of these trees from the region
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsFor a Bare Garden Wall or an Empty Corner, Consider Jasmine Nightshade
Solanum laxum has dainty white flowers and thrives in gardens where winters are mild
Full StorySouthwest Gardening10 Flowering Vines for Southwestern Gardens
These resilient, adaptable plants thrive in the region’s extreme climate and provide a variety of garden benefits
Full StoryGardening GuidesGermander Sage Makes a Versatile Flowering Ground Cover
Light up drought-tolerant gardens, and attract butterflies and hummingbirds, with Salvia Chamaedryoides’ vibrant blue blooms
Full StoryGardening Guides10 Essential Native Shrubs for Southwestern Gardens
Look no further than these Southwestern beauties for a colorful, low-maintenance landscape
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