Southwest Gardening252 Stories
Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark'
Plant this low-maintenance succulent now for brilliant eye-catching orange blooms in spring
Full StoryWinter GardeningGreat Design Plant: Toyon
Grow this fuss-free California native for beautiful winter color indoors and out
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingGreat Design Plant: Manzanita
Winter blooms and spectacular bark make this water-wise tree a worthwhile investment
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingGreat Design Tree: Japanese Maple
Lacy form and fiery fall color make Japanese maple a welcome tree for garden or patio
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingGreat Design Tree: Persian Ironwood
Plant this unusual deciduous stunner for seasonal interest year-round
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Red Kangaroo Paw
Plant this dramatic perennial in fall or spring for its height, hardiness and beautiful red blooms
Full StoryPurple FoliageGreat Design Plant: Smoke Tree
Plant a 'Grace' smoke tree for months of red, burgundy and purple foliage and an unusual spring bloom
Full StoryGold FoliageGreat Design Plant: Feather Reed Grass
Use this ornamental grass for height, color, texture and motion in your landscape
Full StoryBlue and Gray FoliageGreat Design Plant: Blue Chalk Sticks
Great color and texture make this drought-tolerant succulent a favorite for landscape designs
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Slipper Plant
Unthirsty succulent looks great all year and offers an unexpected surprise in fall
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingGreat Design Plant: Bald Cypress
Enjoy this beautiful tree's feathery foilage, fall color and tolerance of wet and dry soils
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