As The Desert Sun’s opinion and community engagement editor, I’m always looking for ways to collaborate with you, the readers — which is why I jumped at the opportunity to work with horticultural ...

Is your yard hot, hot, hot? Plants these flowering full sun desert plants that will grow and thrive even in the hottest ...

Despite the desert environment of the Coachella Valley, most of the landscaping here is predominantly made up of non-native and even tropical plants. Although aesthetically pleasing, these plants, ...

THE LIVING DESERT, an animal park known for championing regional wildlife, popular seasonal events (like the whimsical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Noelle Johnson moved from coastal California to the desert in 1986, and everything she planted in her new garden died. She wasn't ...

A sprawling shade tree can transform your yard into a tranquil oasis, offering relief from the heat while boosting the ...

Life in places like California’s Death Valley pushes everything to its limit. Temperatures rise past 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The light is harsh, the soil is dry, and most plants wilt fast. Yet one low ...

Q: I purchased six 5-gallon-sized desert spoons, but I haven’t planted them since it’s been so hot. Should I plant them in the early morning when it’s about 90 degrees F? I have watered them three ...