An American desert icon is dying off in the southwestern United States. Experts say record-setting summers and intense droughts in Arizona are causing a well-known succulent to struggle. The saguaro ...

The hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus engelmannii) is a lovely small native cactus that has spectacular blooms. It comes in a number of varieties in the wild. The flowers are usually hot pink, 2-3 inches ...

The first time I walked into the Huntington Desert Garden in California, it hit me like a splash of cold water. Arid land hosts some of Earth's most vibrant and explosive sculptural flora. These ...

I have desert landscaping, mostly river rock, with several small cactus gardens. My question is what product can I use for weeds in the cactus that will kill weeds only and not hurt the cactus? I'm ...

If you decide to make your backyard into a forest of succulent trees, you might not get much shade, but you will probably never need to worry about irrigation or pruning. Moreover, you might ...

When the echinocereus bloom, they shine like huge Burma rubies in the dry desert brush. Even in spring they are so big and bold that all colors fade in comparison with these gem quality flowers. You ...

Four extraordinarily beautiful and water-wise desert gardens in Palm Springs will be showcased March 14 when the Desert Horticultural Society holds its 17th annual garden tour. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ...

In Phoenix, the summer of 2020 was so hot even the cactuses couldn’t stand it — literally. In the weeks after August, the hottest month in the hottest summer on record in a place already famous for ...

Another lively discussion on Facebook led to today’s column. The San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society asked about a picture of the C. D. Young Cactus Garden. Years ago, I too tried to find out about ...