Choose desert plants that fit your climate, soil, and watering habits, then help them establish without wasting water.
Drought-Tolerant Desert Plants: A Prime Big Deal Days Guide
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Best Drought-Tolerant Desert Plants Compared
Compare agave and prickly pear for water use, safety, flowers, upkeep, and cost to choose the right drought-tolerant desert plant.
How to Choose Drought-Tolerant Desert Plants
Choose desert-adapted plants, prepare a suitable site, plant correctly, and adjust watering to help them establish with less water.
Trees: Four Problems, Four Answers
A gardening report answers four reader questions about squirrel damage, a rotting maple, black knot replacement trees and willow roots.
Monrovia Presents Garden Design Trends For 2027
Search and coverage interest in Monrovia’s garden design trends for 2027 is rising, but the reason for the spike is unconfirmed.
Agave Snout Weevil: Early Warning Signs and Prevention
Learn how to spot early signs of agave snout weevil and prevent infestation. Practical advice for low-water, desert-friendly gardens. Protect your agaves today!
Agave Bloom Stalks: What to Do When the Death Bloom Appears
Learn how to handle your agave’s death bloom. Discover when to prune, how to propagate offsets, and what to expect during this final flowering stage.
Converting a Front Lawn to Xeriscape Without an HOA Fight
Learn how to transform your front yard into a water-wise xeriscape smoothly, avoiding HOA conflicts with practical tips and legal insights.
Why Weed Fabric Under Rock Backfires in the Desert
Discover why landscape fabric under rock in desert landscapes often fails long-term weed control. Practical tips for sustainable, water-wise gardening.
Ironwood, Mesquite or Acacia: Matching Native Trees to Lot Size
Learn how to choose the right native desert trees—Ironwood, Mesquite, or Acacia—based on your lot size for water-wise, sustainable landscaping.
