Desert gardeners in Las Vegas can create a thriving yard even in triple-digit heat by planting desert-friendly plants, proper location and care, and timing their watering in the morning.

Tens of thousands of years ago, on the territory of the uninhabited Sahara Desert, gardens flourished, rivers flowed, ancient ...

Why is the smell of Arizona's monsoon so distinctive? It releases the aromas of the desert, one ecologist says.

In the harsh, dry landscapes where few plants survive, one tree stands tall - the acacia. In this episode, we explore how ...

Something strange happens to water as it moves through the stems of horsetail plants – and this unique process provides ...

Their approach—combining respect for natural desert beauty with sophisticated design sensibilities—established principles that continue to influence landscape architects working in arid environments ...

Answer: Certainly! Cacti are an excellent choice for plant enthusiasts. While they do have some specific needs, many are easy ...

The venture, privately funded to start, is now run by the University of Arizona. And today, scientists there are quietly ...

Ferns love consistently moist environments, but not soggy ones. They prefer indirect light and humid conditions. Water ferns ...

The desert may seem like the last place you'd expect to find flora. Yet the Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cacti, trees and flowers from all around the world.

High Desert summers require specific gardening techniques due to extreme heat. Try growing these heat-tolerant plants this summer.

Much of his research focused on desert flora and the native people who have subsisted on it, particularly in Sonora.