Now the featured plant, desert rose, a succulent that makes a terrific winter houseplant. The desert rose is a charming flowering succulent that thrives on summer patios.

Kirti Mathura wants to “broaden the plant palettes” of Arizona gardeners. And she hopes her book, “The Arizona Low Desert Flower Garden” ($21.95, Gibbs-Smith) will help.

Garden paths are a key component of your garden’s design. Not only do they serve a practical function, they also help define your garden’s style. You should first determine the type of garden ...

There is a trend of growing plants that take a lot of care to flourish in the desert. These include tropical or subtropical plants. Some of these plants grow better in the desert than others.

Five beautiful and water-wise desert gardens in the Palm Springs area will be showcased March 16 when the Desert Horticultural Society holds its 15th annual garden tour. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m ...

The foundation of any happy garden is the soil. In fact, some might argue that a gardener’s job isn’t to grow plants but to cultivate healthy soil. In our desert, we are lucky to have plenty ...