Along with several other researchers, she believes the drought-resistant powers found in their genes may be key to adapting agriculture to a future of climate change. For plants to survive for ...

Mother Nature is unpredictable and extreme weather can take its toll on plants. Discover rugged perennials and shrubs that ...

Grey-leaved plants, such as lavender, santolina and stachys are particularly good at retaining moisture in their foliage and like dry soil. Drought-resistant plants, such as cistus, are very good ...

"There is a cultivar, ColorBlast™ Watermelon Punch, with a very bright pink and red flower that's really cool-looking," says ...

Times (and the climate) have changed, and now drought-tolerant plants are appealing to gardeners in other locations. As of January 30, 2024, about 19 percent of the contiguous states were in ...

Sunchokes ( Helianthus tuberosus ), also known as Jerusalem artichokes, grow from tubers, which store water. Additionally, ...

Unlike annuals that are retailed in bloom, native varieties often are still dormant as they sit in their flats awaiting sale.

Three highly attractive palms are generally considered fire-safe as long as their dry fronds are removed in a timely manner.

Early in my career, I realized that understanding how some drought-resistant plants tolerate extreme water loss could be of huge benefit, especially if we could mimic this in other crops.