Desert plants may have to go without fresh water for years at a time. Some plants have adapted to the arid climate by growing long roots that tap water from deep underground. Other plants ...

Scientists used terahertz imaging to study agave plants' water storage. Findings could improve drought-resistant crops.

North America’s driest desert, by growing extremely slowly - only when water is available. This individual plant is over 10,000 years old. One of the oldest organisms on Earth. they buy time for ...

Outside of a handful of valleys in Antarctica, the Atacama is the driest place on Earth. The inhospitable landscape of sand, bare rock, and salt flats is so extreme and otherworldly that it’s used as ...

For a plant, life in Argentina’s Monte Desert is hard enough. Daily temperatures can fluctuate dramatically; it rarely rains, and there are few nutrients in the parched soil for a hungry plant. To add ...

Knowledgeable docents will be available to share information on desert gardening techniques, plant selection and irrigation ...

Arizona's enchanting landscapes, where the rugged desert meets the majestic mountains, boast over 4,000 native plants, adding ...

The clip opens with a desert backyard empty of life ... Xeriscaping — or landscaping with plants that need little water — can also lower your water bill and beautify your yard.