When choosing the best ones for your yard, Karen Hugg, gardener and author of Leaf Your Troubles Behind, recommends looking to native plants first since you know they’ll be well-adapted to your climate. Brandy Hall, founder of Shades of Green Permaculture, adds that you can also look for plants that have deep root systems, succulent leaves, or other adaptations that allow them to thrive in dry and hot areas. Hardiness zones: Zones 8 to 10 (Southern states, California, Western Oregon, and Washington) Water needs: Water every 2-4 weeks Blooms in: Late spring Hardiness zones: Zones 6 to 9 (Most states except the Midwest, upstate New York, Maine, and Vermont) Water needs: Water every 1-2 weeks Blooms in: Late spring and summer Hardiness zones: Zones 3 to 10 (Most states) Water needs: Water every 1-2 weeks Blooms in: Late summer and fall Hardiness zones: Zones 3 to 9 (Most states) Water needs: Water every 2-3 weeks Blooms in: Late summer Hardiness zones: Zones 3 to 9 (Most states) Water needs: Water every 2-3 weeks Blooms in: Late summer Hardiness zones: Zones 4 to 9 (Most states except the upper Midwest) Water needs: Water every 3-4 weeks Blooms in: Early summer Hardiness zones: Zones 4 to 9 (Most states except the upper Midwest) Water needs: Water every 1-2 weeks Blooms in: Summer Hardiness zones: Zones 3 to 9 (Most states) Water needs: Water every 2 to 4 weeks Blooms in: Fall Hardiness zones: Zones 8 or 9 (Southern states, California) Water needs: Water every 2 to 4 weeks Blooms in: Every 5-10 years Hardiness zones: Zones 4 to 8 (Most states except the upper Midwest) Water needs: Every 2-3 weeks once mature Blooms in: N/A Hardiness zones: Zones 3 to 9 (Most states) Water needs: Water every 2 to 4 weeks Blooms in: Spring to fall Hardiness zones: Zones 5 to 10 (Most states excerpt the upper Northeast and Midwest) Water needs: Water every 2 to 3 weeks Blooms in: Late spring At the very least, a plant should be able to thrive in your USDA Hardiness Zone and not be considered invasive in your area....

However, when inflammation is prolonged and becomes chronic, it can have some serious health implications. Chronic inflammation can lead to the development of chronic diseases as well as causing visible signs of aging. Yoga is fantastic for decreasing stress levels, and research has also shown that those who practice yoga regularly have higher levels of leptin and adiponectin in their bodies. Both of these natural chemicals work to alleviate inflammation in the body....

While not 100% accurate, sleep tech is becoming more advanced by the day, and there are a bunch of exciting new products available for the data-curious. To help you discern which ones are worth your time and money—and which ones are total snoozers—we consulted two board-certified sleep medicine specialists: Michael Breus, Ph.D., and Nishi Bhopal, M.D. They helped us find the top trackers on the market and explained how to use them to achieve your best rest....

But if you’re like most people, you’re also probably really good at making excuses not to work out. Because let’s face it: you’re busy. And although you know that working out should be a top priority, life too often gets in the way. So, here are five tricks to keep a consistent workout schedule, even if you’re really busy: All you really need is 10 or 15 minutes of intense exercise, like high-intensity interval training (HIIT), to get fitter than you ever thought possible....

Today, just over a decade since smartphones entered our lives, we’re beginning to suspect that their impact on our lives might not be entirely good. We feel busy but ineffective. Connected but lonely. The same technology that gives us freedom can also act like a leash—and the more tethered we become, the more it raises the question of who’s actually in control. The result is a paralyzing tension: We love our phones, but we often hate the way they make us feel....

From button to portobello to shiitake, your home-cooking menus are about to get a serious (and affordable) upgrade with these expert-recommended mushroom grow kits. With a mushroom kit, you also won’t have to worry about the animals and pests wreaking havoc on your outdoor garden. These kits make it simple to grow mushrooms right in your own kitchen (or even inside a closet!). Mushroom kits often include everything you’ll need to get growing....

Before you find that special someone, or really, before you even start looking in earnest, you owe yourself (and your future partner) a self-check of sorts. Here are eight things to figure out about yourself before you fall in love: Our attachment styles can affect how we engage with our partners in numerous ways. For instance, one 2019 study found that a fearful-avoidant attachment1 style is “predictive of more sexual partners in individuals during [a person’s] lifetime and [of] greater sexual compliance....