The first of our suggested desert trees: Mastic Tree 15’ tall | 20’ wide So you’re curious about desert trees. Let’s start with this small to medium sized evergreen tree, the Mastic tree.

Living in a desert climate that experiences wildfires, many of these fire-resistant landscaping plants are staples in my yard, partly because they’re fire-wise, but also because they are ...

Native insects have evolved along with native plants, so they recognize them as food. Filling a garden with exotic plants ...

Firefly habitats are declining, but you can help to create a safe space for them in your garden by growing plants that ...

These lovely shrub-like trees produce flowers before leaves, leading to a spectacular color show that can last for months. Despite the Eastern in the name, this tree can grow in a range of areas ...

He's used to seeing flowers bloom in his neighborhood: pear trees, plum trees, California poppies. But not in January. This past winter was warmer than usual, Tsur says.

This year’s crop of about 30 Christmas trees was packed into a large ditch left by an earlier downpour, so future rainfall will remain on site to spur the growth of native desert plants.

Tucson and other desert cities benefit more from the cooling effects of trees than other urban areas do, according to new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.