The term "desertscaping" often conjures images of a barren aesthetic — a bed of decomposed granite sparsely dotted with cactus — that mimics the most arid wild desert landscape. And while a return to ...

Despite years of encouragement to change water-guzzling landscapes to ones that are more appropriate for a desert, there are still local residents who think their only landscape choices in the Mojave ...

When Kirk Anderson first visited the Coachella Valley decades ago, he was shocked by all the plant life and color. "I thought, 'Well, this isn't so bad,'" said the longtime curator of gardens at The ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Switching from grass to a desert landscape can save the average family 70,000 gallons of water annually, according to the City of Scottsdale. This summer, Tucson Water will be ...

We may live in the desert, but that doesn't mean tropical flowering plants can't add a little zing to your landscape. While plants such as lantana, red bird of paradise, bougaianvilea and oleander ...

This past year, I had to retrofit my landscape. The traditional green lawn was swallowing up too much water. Not only was it a gluttonous use of the precious water resource, but also water rates had ...

A patio complete with infinity pool, firepit, spectacular mountain views, and a seriously-cool outdoor heater makes this mountainside home a dream for year-round entertaining. Due to the soaring ...