A perennial that’s tough as nails yet delicate as sprigs of baby’s breath is always a winner in the West. In the furnace of the California desert, Gaura lindheimeri has proven its mettle against ...

For anybody who still needed one, this past winter and spring have been something of a wake-up call — a confirmation that we can no longer count on our traditional rainfall pattern. April’s ...

Lots of people want to plant gardens that attract and nurture bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Fortunately, many plants that are pollinator magnets also provide beauty and interest. Even ...

A few years ago they built a store and landscaped the parking lot. I'd drive by on my way into town observing the original plants for a long time now. What knocks my socks off every time is the gauras ...

A perennial tough as nails yet as delicate as sprigs of baby’s breath is always a winner in the West. In the furnace of the California desert, Gaura lindheimeri has proven its mettle against ...

Person planting flowers in their garden with gardening gloves and tools - Olga Yastremska/Getty Images For many of us, April is a beloved month. Nature has woken up from its winter slumber, the days ...

Pink Fountain gaura is so beautiful that it commands attention. Botanically speaking, it is known as Gaura lindheimeri and is in the family Onagraceae, meaning it is related to evening primrose and ...