It’s deer-resistant and among the cold-hardy fountain grasses, but grows best in the Piedmont region of the Eastern U.S. Best for: Mass plantings, cut dried flowers, containers, winter interest ...

Zoysia grass tolerates high heat and drought and is highly resistant to foot traffic. It also has a strong, long root ...

Gravel gardens are the perfect way to save water and time, while still enjoying a beautiful landscape. It's just a matter of ...

Bermuda grass is a great low-maintenance turf, but it can also behave like a weed. Luckily, there are simple and all-natural ...

It is tolerant of acidity, wetness, and some flooding. This grass has its origin in Europe and has good winter hardiness. It is not however, tolerant of drought or salinity. The best soil for this ...

What is the ultimate goal of your work? The ultimate goal of my work is to apply what we know in order to produce drought-tolerant crops. In the near term, this would improve food security for Africa.