A hummingbird flying on a sunny day - Spondylolithesis/Getty Images While hummingbird feeders may draw these magnificent, fluttering birds to your yard, you may also be looking for native plants that ...

Q: I just purchased a retirement home in Joshua Tree and LOVE the ocotillo plant. I’m reading about the care and cultivation of them, but one thing perplexes me: which side is the south side and which ...

A: Ocotillos are planted much like any other shrub. Select a spot that will allow for the mature size of the plant and in an area with like plants that have similar water needs to make irrigation ...