Swamp sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) is well-adapted to hot, humid weather, making it a breeze to keep in your garden ...

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 ...

Often described as “low maintenance” or “hardy,” these plants are simply ones that are near-impossible to kill. They are ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

To find out how often you should water drought-tolerant plants, it made sense to check in with Sam Shipman, head gardener at ...

A new paper offers a roadmap for integrating crop resilience and carbon mitigation into national and global climate ...

Citrus Lantana is known for its hardiness, heat tolerance, and lovely blooms. It thrives in the heat and will continue ...

The flip side of our dry summers is that, without sprinkler intervention, Seattle lawns turn into crispy straw. July’s average rainfall is 0.78 inches, according to the National Weather Service, ...

When drought hits, our garden plants suffer. Inadequate water stresses plants, and you will see the oldest leaves yellowing, ...

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

Sun-loving blanket flowers are a beloved native wildflower abuzz with butterflies and native bees. Flowering spring through ...

Perennials. Tall slipper plant (Pedilanthus bracteatus) is a highly drought-tolerant selection from Mexica whose bracts are suggestive of Dorothy’s footwear in “The Wizard of Oz.” These bracts are ...