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Among the joys of living in the desert, cactus and succulent gardening ranks high. When the temperature reaches triple digits, cactus and many other desert plants thrive.

Plants that need less water are rapidly becoming available at nurseries across the world. Colorful, fragrant and beautiful, these plants have transformed desert gardening

Here are some evergreen and deciduous trees suitable for some desert gardens.

Here are the top 10 Low-Water-Use Native Groundcovers.

If you're interested in water conservation, but also want a beautiful garden, take a look at these low-water-use flowering perennials.

Here are some great shrubs and small trees for use in desert gardens, basically for USDA cold-hardiness zones 7-10, and below 6,000 feet.

With another dry, hot summer expected here in California, more and more homeowners are thinking about removing thirsty and needy plants and replacing them with natives.

On the West Coast many homeowners would rather plant groundcovers than suffer the embarrassment of the brown front lawn emerging from restricted summer water use.

The installation of a water meter encourages families to reduce water usage and save money. Find out how a few simple lifestyle changes can reduce a water bill.

Whether you're buying new pots or recycling old ones, there are some things you need to be paying attention to when creating your container desert garden.

Visitors to Nova Scotia can eat local thanks to Halifax seafood restaurants serving up fresh fish, lobster, mussels, and scallops from Nova Scotia and the Maritimes.

Some animals live on the rocks, some underneath, and a few even live inside them.

Planting desert plants in containers can provide an ideal, low-maintenance garden for limited-space areas.

The third zone in a desert garden is the "arid" zone, one that requires little or no supplemental water after they are established. Read about the "arid" zone, and the pl

As China grows richer, startling statistics show that safe water remains a "must-have" necessity for millions of Chinese dying from water contamination.

Design and planning is essential in order to have a beautiful and bountiful desert garden. Read about principles of design and maintenance of your desert garden.

Iraq depends on the Euphrates for its water needs. Huge dams built in Turkey and Syria, years of misuse in two Gulf wars and a severe drought are draining the river.

There are three ferns highlighted here that you can use in areas where you need hardy drought tolerant plants.

A simple tutorial on creating a beautiful, long lived miniature fairy garden. A great project for both kids and adults alike!

Chart No. 1 is great reference and tool for learning to read a nautical chart. The publication is available as a free download from the Office of Coastal Survey.

Coldwater marine tanks could house an interesting fish alongside beautiful anemones and cup corals.

Here is a resource for Desert Garden readers, along with links to definitions and articles on Desert Gardens topics. Please feel free to use this list.

A native of southwestern North America, in, Apache Plume is a striking addition to any desert garden.

Three unusual animals to be found in protected rock pools in Canada.

Fruit trees may be a little more difficult to grow in the desert than in more temperate regions, but they can add a wonderful dimension and beauty.

The site, the design, the construction of a building, together with its energy and water efficiency make it a green home.

Maintenance and upkeep of lawn grasses require water. Most lawn grasses possess specific water requirements. Lawn irrigation is challenging and may be tricky.

There are some desert wildflowers that you can not only collect seeds from now, but you can also plant now.

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a showy and beautiful addition to any desert garden. But it's not sage, nor is it native to Russia.

The Sandy and Clackamas rivers, along with Eagle Creek, have strong runs of winter steelhead despite being so close to an urban area.

A little imagination and some practical ideas can really bring a gardener’s holiday season alive.

Maintenance of a desert garden is an important component in developing and keeping a beautiful and viable garden.

Drought-tolerant American beauty berry, sports striking clusters purple fruit, yellow-green leaves and elegantly drooping branches in late summer fall.

A discussion on how easy diaper selection can keep baby bottoms dry and be eco friendly.

The black rose plant, while beautiful in its own right, isn't actually a rose at all, but rather a succulent, evergreen perennial.

Three years of drought in California restrict Coho salmon from completing their spawning runs, but the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN) helps.

Lakeland's Coniston fells have historically been mined for copper and slate. Much evidence remains in the valleys and on the slopes of The Old Man of Coniston

Water-wise gardener numbers are growing. allowing areas to transform arid and desert areas into lush gardens.

Nicknamed 'Rock Snot', this alga is appearing in rivers around the world, transported on fishing gear and clothing, reducing biodiversity in its wake.

From storied buildings to cultural events, Halifax offers rich historical attractions. Visit the Titanic graves, world-class museums, or take a walking tour.

The Traditional English Breakfast Fry-up updated to suit modern demands for less fat and more fiber.

Many beauty products these days contain preservatives. How can we avoid these chemicals? And what are the natural alternatives?

Sandy soil can be difficult to deal with in the landscape. These perennials all thrive in sandy soil that drains water quickly and work well for tough garden areas.

There are 5 species of evergreen trees that do well in high deserts up to 7,500 feet and 7 species that do well up to 10,500 feet.

Low-desert gardens, those areas that are below 4,000 feet in elevation and between zones 7 and 9, are suitable for these trees.

It might seem obvious, but the good desert gardener will understand water and irrigation problems.

Honey can be used as an alternative to preservatives, but how does it work and why? This article will make it clearer to those who prefer to use natural preservatives

Unlike the more common windmill, a Tide Mill uses the rise and fall of sea level for power. The power source is more reliable than wind, though hours are not fixed.

Want to do something fun, but it's just too hot outside? Here are some ways to enjoy the summer, without getting overheated.

Each year gardeners look forward to seeing which plants will earn the All-America Selections award for being easy to grow and beautiful garden specimens.