The hard freeze of February 2021 killed the Texas Ebony tree (Ebenopsis ebano) in the xeriscape area of the Victoria Educational Gardens. While I waited to have the dead tree removed, I began ...

Trees are an integral part of your garden planning. They are essentially the pillars of your outdoors. There are many reasons to site trees in your garden areas. In my opinion the most important ...

Q: 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 she really liked the desert willow tree that is planted in the backyard ...

Q: My homeowners association requires a replacement for a dying plum tree with something similar. I want to plant a more drought-tolerant, low-maintenance small tree. Any suggestions? A: I am guessing ...

Xeric trees and shrubs — including many of our plants originating from our Southwest deserts — seem like magic; give them an irrigation after a long dry period, they grow leaves again, and many flower ...

Desert trees offer incredible benefits for your yard, but choosing the right tree for the right place is key to a functional and beautiful landscape. Many homes have small front, back, and side yards ...