As climate extremes intensify, plant breeders are taking a proactive approach to heat and drought tolerance without ...

Gingers produce thick, fleshy stems that grow at or just below the soil. With a good, thick mulch of leaves or pine straw, ...

Verbena rigida and Verbena bonariensis are some of the best drought-tolerant plants for beautiful displays in garden borders. Fragrant, bright purple flowers appear from summer to autumn, and they're ...

Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.

The recent heat wave that swept across much of the country is a good reminder to take extra care of our plants and ourselves ...

While humans can escape the heat by seeking shade or shedding layers, plants remain rooted in place. So how do they survive ...

Several varieties of lantana, including citrus lantana, thrive in the late summer heat. This plant establishes itself quickly ...

Coneflowers are not subtle. They have a large central seed head with vibrant pink or purple petals radiating outwards and ...

If spring and early summer flew by before you could plant, or your garden simply isn’t looking its best right now, don’t give up! There are many plants you actually can plant in July.

Regardless of how heat-tolerant your perennials are, it's always a good idea to plant them in the early morning or evening during July—never during the warm afternoons. Also, make sure to water more ...

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

Vibrant Citrus Lantana thrives in the heat and will continue blooming into fall. Lantana can be planted in containers or ...