China has completed a massive mega construction project in the heart of the desert, leaving scientists and experts around the ...

What perennial flowers would you suggest to plant ... Closely following these four is creeping or moss phlox (Phlox subulata), which has white, lavender, pink or rosy red flowers later in May.

Perennials bring joy and color to your spring ... A petite plant with little white flowers, Irish moss looks incredible between stepping stones or when decorating a garden arbor.

In Zones 1–7, overwinter by carefully digging up the tubers in the fall and storing them in a cool, dark place in slightly damp peat moss or sawdust. This herbaceous perennial happens to be one ...

Now it's time to tackle your desert-like, sun-filled patio where everything you ... popular container plant verbena or vervain is well-known among gardeners. Choose perennial varieties over bedding ...

small plants and moss lawns don’t need additional watering and will maintain good vigour even in hotter weather. A beautiful native lawn or lawn alternative is not only appealing to the eyes, but it’s ...

Moss is a native plant that is opportunistic and will grow where conditions are not favorable for healthy lawns.

Last week’s Over the Garden Gate article focused on growing healthy turfgrass and various turf management practices to control or eliminate moss from your lawn. The focus of this article is on the ...

Not long ago, while walking up a gravel road in Bears Ears National Monument, my eye was distracted by a flash of brilliant, almost neon green against the red rocks and sand.

After years of careful experimentation, the Desert Botanical Garden has celebrated a milestone in its effort to save an ...

An affordable housing apartment complex with 64 units is planned in Desert Hot Springs, not far from the library. It's part of an effort to bring hundreds of needed affordable homes to the city.