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Plant a Xeriscape: Conserve Water With a Dryland Garden

In: Xeriscaping

By: Cynthia Myers

Succulent Plants: Ideas for a Garden

In: Cacti & Succulents

By: Tina Samuels

Morocco, Jardin Majorelle Uses Cactus and Bamboo: Marrakech Majorelle Garden Design Suits Global Water Shortage Issue

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)

By: Kate Nivison

Texas Landscapes - Gardening in the Southwest: Growing Native Plants in Southwestern Texas Helps Environment

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)

By: Barbara Brown

5 Ways to Reduce Water Use in the Garden: How to Spend Less Time and Money Watering the Garden

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)

By: Cassandra Truax

EarthTainer Garden System: A Container Garden Can Save Money, Water and Your Back

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)

By: Gina Hannah

Water-wise Lawns: Native Grasses Require Far Less Water than Traditional Turf

In: Xeriscaping

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Keeping Plants Alive in Arizona Heat: How to Help Your Plants Survive the Hot AZ Desert Summers

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)

By: Katherine Brind'Amour

Growing Container Plants on South Facing Patios: How to Create a Healthy Patio Garden of Pot Plants in Full Sun

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)

By: Elaine Walker

Adding Color to Summer Landscapes: Xeric Plants Can Bring Bright Hues to the Yard

In: Xeriscaping

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Gardening in Dry Environments: Water-Saving Plants and Techniques Allow the Desert to Bloom

In: Xeriscaping

By: Pamela Mooman

Black Rose Plant - Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop': Grow This Succulent in a Xeriscape Garden

In: Cacti & Succulents

By: Feature Writer Chris McLaughlin

Cactus and Succulent Gardening: Exotic Desert Plants Add Beauty and Variety to Yards and Patios

In: Cacti & Succulents

By: Jeanne Lombardo

Creating a Water-wise Landscape: Good Planning, Soil Amendments, and Drought-tolerant Plants Are Key

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)

By: Kellie Bowen

A Mexican Blue Palm for a Tropical Garden Touch: The Blue Leaved Brahea Armata Brings a Desert Aspect to all Gardens

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Drought Tolerant Ferns: These Three Will Work Well

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)

By: Tina Samuels

Drought Tolerant Native Trees for Xeriscaping: Five Great Choices

In: Xeriscaping

By: Tina Samuels

Native Shrubs for Xeriscaping: Good Choices for the Beginner

In: Xeriscaping

By: Tina Samuels

Toad, Starfish or Carrion Plant: No Matter What You Call It, This Unusual Succulent Flower Stinks!

In: Cacti & Succulents

By: Tania Kidd

Unique Desert Plants in the Namib Desert: Welwitschia is a Hardy Species of Flora Found in Namibia, Africa

In: High Desert Plants

By: Feature Writer Fleur Hupston

Ornamental Grasses: Beautiful Low Maintenance Plants Bring Style and Color to the Garden

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)

By: Elaine Walker

Drought Tolerant Plants Attracting Pollinators: Try Xeriscape Gardening and Attract Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds

In: Xeriscaping

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Coping with Dry Weather: Drought Proofing the Garden

In: Xeriscaping

By: Connie Krochmal

Water-Wise is Wallet-Wise: A Water-Wise Garden is Good For the Environment and the Wallet

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)

By: Feature Writer Ret Talbot

Care of Christmas Cactus: Holiday flowers for you, holiday gift plants for others

In: Cacti & Succulents

By: Sheri Ann Richerson

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