Just as many wildflowers are beginning to fade, cactus blooms are showing up a bit early to keep deserts around Tucson colorful. Among the early bloomers are red and yellow cholla cactus flowers ...

Sperry explains not all succulents are cacti, how to control oxalis in Bermuda, plus what to watch out for with pecan trees.

Desert landscaping can add depth and beauty to your outdoor environment while providing a number of other benefits. For beautiful year-round landscaping, consider some of the suggestions below.

Across the globe, certain flowers exhibit the rare phenomenon of blooming only once in their lifetime or infrequently. These ...

On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia ...

The milky white flowers of saguaros, yellow blooms of prickly pears and other kinds of cactus are arriving just in time to fill a void left by gradually fading wildflowers.

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

Fennel isn't often thought of as a pollinator, but its delicate yellow flowers are a favorite ... like the type you'd use for a cactus or succulent. "In my garden, sea holly's bright blue flowers are ...