With distinctive fluttery flowers and a height that towers over the landscape, the dove tree provides a respite from the summer sun

Protect your soil from weeds and drought this summer with a living mulch of ground covers

Plant chokecherry for showy white flowers favored by native bees in spring, and to provide nesting habitat and food for birds

Lacy form and fiery fall color make Japanese maple a welcome tree for garden or patio

Bring something a little different to your landscape with a tree that dives, twists or crawls

Plant a 'Grace' smoke tree for months of red, burgundy and purple foliage and an unusual spring bloom

Add texture and evergreen interest to a layered garden with this low-maintenance, good-looking ground cover

Swap some lawn for these drought-tolerant clumping plants — and watch your maintenance efforts diminish while they easily grow

These low-growing succulents create interest in the drought-tolerant garden

"Gnarly" is a compliment here — a twisted form and yellow catkins make this plant unforgettable in the winter landscape