There is something funny about 'em all right! Especially a cluster of miniatures that are found here and there in the Intermountain region: ...

Below ground trampoline with garden path.

Indispensable element of waterwise landscapes, Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' (Ice Plant) is a vigorous, spreading perennial creating a stunning carpet of attractive succulent foliage, covered in late spring to early summer with a profusion of brightly colored flowers, 1.5 in. across (4 cm), which keep reappearing all summer until fall. Evergreen in warm winter areas, the striking foliage of fleshy, medium green leaves, delicately covered with transparent flakes resembling small pieces of ice (hence the common name), adds winter interest to the landscape. The intensity of the flower color, an incredible mix of brilliant orange and magenta petals with a central white eye, combined with the long blooming season and evergreen foliage reinforce the ornamental interest of this perennial plant.

Five years after buying her 1850s Victorian, Apartment 34’s Erin Hiemstra embarked on a major, “multi-room” backyard makeover.

Follow these strategies when creating captivating combinations of water-wise plants. Learn how to create a drought-resistant garden.