Today’s evergreens not only offer practical solutions to garden challenges—but they look fabulous in the landscape, too. With ...

If you want a low-maintenance summer garden, choosing species that are adapted to the heat is key. This swamp-loving flower ...

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 ...

Lantana can be planted in containers or directly in the ground. Without a doubt, there is one pot of flowers that is the most ...

Want to spend more time enjoying your garden and less time maintaining it? Discover low-maintenance shrubs and perennials ...

Learn what the best heat- and drought-tolerant perennials are to plant in and July for late season garden color.

Once established, however, these plants are remarkably drought-tolerant. “That is perfect for our sometimes-unpredictable rain in the summer,” Stagg said.

The best solution is to choose plants that will tolerate heat spikes, and then provide some support to your plants by watering evenly, giving shade when you can in the afternoon sun, and not ...

Yarrow This drought-tolerant perennial makes quite a statement with its tiny, tightly-packed flowers coming in a range of colors from snow white to fiery red. Yarrow makes a wonderful border plant ...

Heat-tolerant plants like zinnias, sunflowers, King’s Mantle, Crinums, and perennial salvias thrive in high temperatures. Torenia (Wishbone Flower), sweet alyssum, Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost ...

Heat-tolerant plants like zinnias, sunflowers, King’s Mantle, Crinums, and perennial salvias thrive in high temperatures. Torenia (Wishbone Flower), sweet alyssum, Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost ...

A common and beloved wildflower, black-eyed Susans are commonplace in summer gardens. Not only do they provide eye-catching appeal, with their bright, high-contrast blooms, but they're also a perfect ...