Hot and dry summers have become an annual challenge in recent years, yet some of the best desert plants, including shrubs and perennials, can offer gardeners a solution to cope with extreme heat ...

Just completed multi-decade project in Xinjiang region is intended to help prevent desertification and boost local economies.

One option: looking west to the Chihuahuan Desert and the plants that not only survive there, but thrive. That’s one message to be taken from the recently published, “Marfa Garden: A Field ...

But even small changes in temperature or precipitation could drastically impact plants and animals living in the desert. In some cases global warming is predicted to increase the area of deserts ...

If you love the look of green grass, consider artificial turf. This is a great solution for people with pets. And you can get creative with container gardening, too: A collection of terracotta pots ...

Desert plants may have to go without fresh water for years at a time. Some plants have adapted to the arid climate by growing long roots that tap water from deep underground. Other plants ...