Beautiful, succulent leaves reach toward the sky, adding texture and beauty to the drought-tolerant landscape

Whale’s tongue agave adds striking beauty to the drought-tolerant landscape with its uniquely shaped leaves

Graceful octopus agave adds texture and contrast to drought-tolerant gardens

Queen Victoria agave powers through tough desert conditions with its unusual beauty intact

Don't let the spikes scare you away — this succulent is surprisingly friendly to gardeners whose landscapes lie beyond the desert

They personalize their modern architect-designed spec house with warm midcentury furnishings, custom details and creative DIY touches

Amazing colors, exuberant blooms, low maintenance ... is it any wonder Echeveria is so popular?

This low-maintenance houseplant has an exotic look and a drought-tolerant nature. Just give it lots of sun

A delight to touch and see, landscapes with texture use dimension and definition to create pleasing design contrasts

Unthirsty succulent looks great all year and offers an unexpected surprise in fall