Spring is a time of renewal, even in a seemingly harsh desert landscape. Flowers bloom, cacti bear fruit, and the warm air ...

As you no doubt noticed, many of our native plants have yellow flowers. However, a bit of variety can be pleasing to the eye. Introducing white flowering plants into your color scheme can add variety, ...

In many of our subdivisions across the country and Arizona, our houses are often near our neighbors. While neighbors are great, our homes are a retreat from the pressures of our daily lives. As such, ...

Plants are flowering at higher elevations along trails in Arizona's Santa Catalina Mountains, according to new research. Individual plant species respond differently to a warming climate. An analysis ...

The saguaro is to the American southwest what the Empire State Building is to New York City: A breathtaking icon and a symbol of the region. A cactus that branches like a tree, the saguaro can grow to ...

A low-maintenance flowering bush comes with the benefit of being a no-fuss shrubbery. It doesn’t require much water or pruning and thrives by being left alone. The best low-maintenance flowering ...

As cherry blossom season begins, it’s the perfect time to admire the delicate pink and white blooms at select locations across the U.S. Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are iconic spring flowers known for ...

The Tucson Orchid Society is made up of hobbyists and growers who have a passion for orchids. They meet regularly throughout the year, and they also hold an annual orchid show and sale.  This year, ...

The gap between a basic yard and a show-stopping garden isn't about money or space, but about choosing plants that actually perform. While your neighbors fuss over lawn stripes and sprinkler timers, ...

I notice that when I go to cut off the dead flowers on my rose bushes, some of the past blooms have grown a ball shape below the faded flower. I wondered what they were and if I should really be ...

Shrubs are great plants for giving your garden depth, color and privacy. Many native and near-native shrubs are also critical for our wildlife, providing habitat and food. And springtime is a good ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For long-lasting blooms, consider planting hydrangeas, azaleas, lilacs, roses, and fuchsias. While there's not one variety that ...