The entire tree is edible, but the sweet bean pods are the tastiest. Mesquites take the heat, don’t need much water, and are pretty pest-free, Busse says. But this tree grows like a seventh ...

Climate change is causing Joshua trees to bloom more frequently than they did 100 years ago, according to a new study. It may be a worrying sign.

We recently had an open house party here at our new home. We had a couple of neighbors, along with our family. Auntie G. says ...

Desert landscapes need additional deep watering only three or four times each year. Give them deep watering when the air temperatures get hot — don’t wait.

Perennials, shrubs and small trees native to the Chihuahuan Desert give color to San Antonio gardens while providing food and shelter for pollinators. Enjoy year-round garden color with 14 ...

A silken touch to the landscape It is the time of year when silk cotton trees draw attention with their seed pods. Recalling how these trees furthered a sustainability goal, tree conservationist T ...