Drought tolerant doesn’t have mean spindly, brown and thorny

Be kind to your fair feathered friends during lean food times by planting a shrub or tree loaded with nutritious snacks

The dense canopy of Texas ebony’s foliage adds a welcome touch of dark green to the Southwestern landscape

Blossoms and berries make this plant irresistible to birds, bees and other critters — and a treat for the eyes too

Add a dramatic accent to a dry landscape with this striking desert plant silhouetted against the sky

Prolific purple blooms, fragrant leaves, and cold-hardiness makes this a go-to plant for almost any garden

If traditional garden art isn’t really your thing, plant living art instead

For a low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly landscape, use Southern natives that withstand heat and humidity

If purple is your passion, embrace Leucophyllum frutescens for its profusion of blooms and consider the unfussiness a bonus

Beauty is its own reward, but the benefits of planting the right tree in the right place go way beyond looks