Photo: Susan J. Tweit shot earlier this month at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, in a native Hill Country prairie. The cacti are prickly pears (Opuntia species), and the wildflowers include Texas indian paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa, the pinky-red ones), Hill country rain lily (the white ones, Cooperia pedunculata), and a native yellow composite (Asteraceae) I didn’t identify.

Inspiration for a mid-sized partial sun backyard stone formal garden in San Francisco for spring.

Common elderberry blossom in early June in central Maryland. Curtis Adams, 2015
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in DC Metro.

The stunning modern architecture of this Paradise Valley residence is highlighted by pocket gardens and showcases unique specimen cactus in desert botanical garden style. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett

Photo of a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

The terrace at this time of the growing season is barely visible between the lush growth of blooming butterfly bushes, planted as several 6" - 10" cuttings closely grouped, in spring of 2013. The terrain slopes genty southeast, permitting morning and early afternoon sun to encourage their growth without the kind of late-afternoon overexposure that may actually stress plants, and actually delay their maturity. photo by Michele Burton

Blooming Muskogee Crape Myrtle installed in a front yard by Treeland Nursery. The Muskogee Crape Myrtle produces long lasting clusters of light lavender flowers. Visit our website to learn more. https://www.tree-land.com/tree-finder/tree/muskogee-crape-myrtle/?

Photo: Christopher Lee Foto
Design ideas for a drought-tolerant backyard landscaping in Los Angeles.

Devil’s darning needles / Clematis virginiana

Courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden PlantFinder Wild type of Hydrangea arborescens. Note the flowers are smaller and essentially all of them are fertile, there may be one a few of the large sterile florets in this image.

Inspiration for a tropical home design remodel in Miami

Courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden PlantFinder Solidago Speciosa / Showy Goldenrod
Inspiration for a rustic landscaping in St Louis.

Common Thrift (Armeria marítima) forms grasslike mounds. It's enchanting blooms sit atop long, slender stems that dance in the breeze. They are charming in clusters and as edges for meadows. Lesly Hall Photography

Blooming Muskogee Crape Myrtle installed in a backyard by Treeland Nursery. The Muskogee Crape Myrtle produces long lasting clusters of light lavender flowers. Visit our website to learn more. https://www.tree-land.com/tree-finder/tree/muskogee-crape-myrtle/?

Cactus Garden Watercolor Digital Painting Loose Art Print. https://pipafineart.com/products/cactus-garden-in-watercolor-cactus-digital-painting. Bring the serene beauty of the desert into your home with "Cactus Garden," a captivating art print that showcases the resilience and unique charm of these fascinating plants. This exquisite watercolor piece captures a cluster of cacti in various shapes and sizes, their vibrant green hues contrasting beautifully with the subtle tones of the sandy earth and rocky terrain. The artist's delicate brushstrokes and meticulous attention to detail bring each cactus to life, highlighting their unique textures and the subtle variations in their forms. A single, delicate yellow bloom adds a touch of unexpected beauty, symbolizing the resilience and hidden wonders of the desert landscape. Printed on high-quality photo paper with premium inks, "Cactus Garden" faithfully captures the subtle nuances and vibrant colors of the original watercolor artwork. This art print is a perfect addition to any living room, bedroom, dining room, or office, bringing a touch of natural beauty and understated elegance to your space. Hang it on your wall and let the calming presence of this desert oasis inspire a sense of tranquility and appreciation for the beauty that can be found even in the harshest environments.

Texas Buckeye Texas is a big state: That means we have lots of native trees. From time to time we like to feature a Texas native tree so you can identify them in your own area. The Texas Buckeye (also referred to as an Ohio Buckeye), Aesculus glabra var. arguta, is classified as a small multi-trunked tree or large shrub. Distinctive features of this native tree are its large palmate leaves and white to yellow spring blooms held in large clusters. The large spiny fruit appears in summer and produce large shiny black seeds... http://www.preservationtree.com/blog/native-texas-trees-texas-buckeye#.UkNXFRYZ3A4