IT looks like the hot weather is going nowhere. And while we might be loving it, our gardens aren’t as big of a fan.

Many plants are classified as no or low water users or dry tolerant, but how does this work in practice? You can't just choose a drought tolerant plant, bung it in the ground and expect great results.

These drought-tolerant plants can create a fire-retardent firescape for your home Lomandra hystrix Tropicbelle (Photo by Jo O’Connell) By Joshua Siskin | [email protected] ...

Are you curious about drought-tolerant plants and how they can help you sustain your garden? Read our guide to find out all you need to know about these hardy plants.

12 drought-tolerant plants to add to your garden if you’re looking beyond succulents Drought-resistant plants like hummingbird sage and rosemary are the ideal addition to Southern California ...

Non-native plants from Mediterranean climates like Australia are getting love from even wholesale California native plant growers for drought-tolerant landscapes in SoCal.

Drought tolerant plants like sea holly, lavender and Californian poppy will see that you enjoy a cool and colorful floral display, even during a heatwave. They save on water and are great for ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month, she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Sometimes a new plant comes along whose ...

A drought-tolerant garden north of Sydney. Australian gardeners can teach the rest of us a lot about how to garden with a lot less water. (Photo: Gerald Vartan) ...

Many native Australian plants are drought tolerant, making them perfect for arid locations. They often produce flowers and fruits that attract pollinators and feed birds and other wildlife.

Agricultural minister Tony Burke has announced Australia will promote the development of drought-resistant genetically modified (GM) wheat.

And if you’re looking to spruce up your backyard with hardy, summer plants, you’ll need drought-tolerant plants to survive in a heatwave.