Depending on where you live, you may not have much of a choice as to whether or not a desert garden is right for your backyard. At least, not if you hope to keep your water bill to a minimum. However, ...

Living in the desert means being used to little water in our environment. But the human need for seeing and hearing water flowing is fairly universal, and this desire has been the core of garden ...

Gravel and stone are used a fair amount in desert gardens. This is for two reasons. First, the materials reflect our natural surroundings, and second, they help demarcate our garden spaces without ...

Five beautiful and water-wise desert gardens in the Palm Springs area will be showcased March 16 when the Desert Horticultural Society holds its 15th annual garden tour. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ...

Create shade on the walls and windows located on the hot sides of the house. Try not to use plants when you do this. Creating shade that doesn’t use water requires more brainwork but may be necessary ...

Despite the desert environment of the Coachella Valley, most of the landscaping here is predominantly made up of non-native and even tropical plants. Although aesthetically pleasing, these plants, ...

If you decide to make your backyard into a forest of succulent trees, you might not get much shade, but you will probably never need to worry about irrigation or pruning. Moreover, you might ...