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 ...

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

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

The summer is always a little brighter in the garden when brightly colored zinnias are among the various plants. Zinnias are ...

Worried that your garden is going to suffer in heatwaves this summer? Follow these tips to protect your plants and keep your ...

Don't let your vacation ruin your garden. These plants for Southern USDA Zones are meant to stand up to drought, heat, pests, ...

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

Drought-tolerant gardens are perfect for areas that you can't (or don't want to) water. These herbs can be combined to create ...

Carpet the garden in vibrant red, orange, and yellow blooms. Blanket flowers are commonly found covering hillsides and open prairies. They thrive in sunny planting beds and do not require much ...

Blue daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is a low-growing bedding plant that loves summer heat and sun. This pest-free plant has ...

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Salvias are a diverse group of annuals, perennials, and woody shrubs hailing from just about every continent across the globe ...