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Gardening Guides6 Dependable Ground Covers for Warm Climates
Swap some lawn for these drought-tolerant clumping plants — and watch your maintenance efforts diminish while they easily grow
Full StoryFlowers5 Sensational Flowering Vines for Warm Climates
Splash your garden with bright tropical color from late summer through fall with these showy trailing and climbing beauties
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Velvety Dwarf Bottlebrush Beckons a Touch
Brilliant red blooms and inviting textures will capture your heart, but the low maintenance and small size will win over your practical side
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plants: Stars of the Succulent Garden
Amazing colors, exuberant blooms, low maintenance ... is it any wonder Echeveria is so popular?
Full StoryLandscape DesignGreat Design Plant: Sun-Loving Bougainvillea Showers Yards With Color
Bring unbeatable vibrancy to a garden or wall with this unfussy and trainable shrub packed with colorful bracts
Full StoryLandscape DesignGreat Design Plant: Lively Fountain Grass Thrives Just About Anywhere
Enjoy fountain grass for its exuberant form, long-lasting color and texture for borders and more
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Red Bird-of-Paradise Soars With Color
Fiery bursts of red-orange flowers bring hot summer gardens to life, while this shrub's drought tolerance keeps the living easy
Full StoryLandscape DesignGreat Design Plant: Catalina Ironwood, a Tree for Antiquity
Peeling bark gives this tree an antique look, but its low water needs are perfect for drought-prone areas today
Full StoryCoastal StyleHow to Make Your Oceanfront Garden Thrive
You may love the beach, but many plants don't. Learn which ones are best for your warm-weather oceanside garden getaway
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: California Fuchsia Brings Color and Hummingbirds
Set this summer perennial up in a dry and sunny spot for blazing orange or red blooms into fall
Full StoryGardening Guides7 Tropical Bulbs for a Summer Garden That Wows
Try these stunners in summer's powerful heat for garden thrills with an exotic flair
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