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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Little Heath Andromeda Brings 4-Season Color
Rosiness in the cool months and fragrant white flowers in spring help make this shrub a winner — and hummingbirds love it too
Full StoryShrubsGreat Design Plant: Baja Fairy Duster, a Scarlet Stunner
Bright red puffball flowers are the main attraction here; consider the minimal care a bonus
Full StoryFlowersRudbeckia Mania: Go Beyond Black-Eyed Susan in the Garden
Branch out from typical nursery fare, with lesser-known Rudbeckia species that have delightfully unexpected features
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Sunrose Dazzles on Dry Slopes
Abundant blooms and attractive foliage make this plant a welcome sight in sunny, well-drained spots
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Desert Marigold Cheers Up Hot, Dry Areas
Sunny but tough, this perennial thrives with little water and lots of sun
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Brittlebush Brightens Rocky, Dry Spots
Masses of cheerful golden flowers belie the tough nature of this highly drought-tolerant shrub
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Ocotillo for High-Reaching Flair
Add a dramatic accent to a dry landscape with this striking desert plant silhouetted against the sky
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Ogon Spirea for Radiance and Texture
This feathery shrub will light up your garden with its bright color and easygoing personality
Full StoryPlanting Ideas8 Design Tricks From Sunny Botanical Gardens
Take a yard from stale to stupendous with ideas from these expertly designed gardens in the U.S. Sunbelt
Full StoryGardening GuidesBromeliads: The Ultimate Collector’s Plants
Once you discover bromeliads’ exotic beauty, wide-ranging colors and intriguing patterns, you’ll never go back
Full StoryFall GardeningCalifornia Gardener's September Checklist
Planting opportunities abound this month: perennials, lawns, wildflowers and more. Our primer covers 'em all
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