Black-eyed Susans are cheerful, daisy-like flowers that add a splash of bright yellow to a garden,' says Maureen Wright.

Those who live in hot or dry areas can still grow plenty of plants. Drought-tolerant flowers, for example, are a wonderful option and can tolerate a little heat and less water. As long as your ...

That's why careful plant selection is so important. Ideally, you want to focus on growing plants that are both heat and drought tolerant ... Purple Plants For Your Flower Garden A herbaceous ...

​Drought-tolerant ground covers are low-maintenance plants that conserve water and enhance garden aesthetics. Options like creeping thyme, sedum, and creeping raspberry offer vibrant foliage and ...

Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), and blanket flower (Gaillardia spp.). Drought-tolerant shrubs and trees used for structure and habitat, as well as woody plants giving year-round appeal ...

Either of these jatropha plants would make good additions to a drought tolerant garden. They also offer bright colored flowers and have many other attractive features. Consider either or both a ...

They flower ... groundcover plants that will turn any sunny slope into an extravaganza of color, texture and shapes. Epimediums are a large group of shade- and drought-tolerant plants that may ...

Gold Medallion Tree (Cassia leptophylla). Fast-growing, with long-lasting fragrant, yellow flowers produced intermittently throughout the year. Evergreen. Grows 20-30 feet. Red Flowering ...

But before you dive in, the Board of Water Supply has some helpful tips to reduce water use and incorporate drought-tolerant plants into your garden. Sheri Mikami, community relations specialist ...

A Lazarus heart beats inside an obscure grass. Rip it from the soil; throw it on the counter; walk away; let it dry out and turn brittle. Looks dead and should be dead. But splash on a bit of ...