Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Set in Southern California, my HO scale layout includes a Southern Pacific train order office surrounded by a desert scene.

Gardening enthusiasts, landscape architects and nature lovers will be able to explore these desert oases and gain inspiration ...

One of the pleasures of the colder months is the opportunity to plan next year’s garden while staying inside where it’s warm. If you are thinking about adding something new to your landscape, why not ...

A red-tailed hawk glides in lazy circles high above the stretch of wash separating the Indian Canyons from homes in Palm Springs’ eclectic Smoke Tree Ranch. His shrill cries punctuate the thick desert ...

Cactuses are commonly assumed to be made to endure scorching heat, but even they have their limits, as has been shown recently After recording the warmest monthly average temperature for any American ...

I have desert landscaping, mostly river rock, with several small cactus gardens. My question is what product can I use for weeds in the cactus that will kill weeds only and not hurt the cactus? I'm ...

Increasingly frequent and severe heat waves in the Southwest are damaging some desert plants known for thriving in harsh conditions. Saguaro cacti and agave have both suffered in sweltering weather ...

The Cactus and Succulent Society of Southern Nevada and Moon-Sun Gardens are hosting the "Cactus Show and Art Fair" Saturday and April 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Moon-Sun Cactus and Koi Gardens ...

A new study shows that demand for wild cactus and rare plants many soon surpass supply in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the US. Gland, Switzerland – Demand for wild cactus and rare plants by ...

The rough hands of a smuggler move quickly in the chill night air. He’ll sacrifice a few lives if it improves his speed. After all, he needs to get away undetected before the light reveals his crime ...