Fruits and vegetables need plenty of nutrients and water to thrive in a garden. California native plants prefer unamended soils and need little water once they’re established. Separation is the key to ...

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and self-sufficiency, homeowners and landscape designers are rethinking the traditional garden. Gone are the days when ornamental plants were chosen ...

The first plant I taught each of my three kids to identify was poison ivy. Making sure they knew how to avoid a plant that can cause such discomfort was important to me as a parent. Although they ...

In one of the most charming historic neighborhoods in Southern California, a 1920s French Tudor home looks like a fairytale cottage, surrounded by a lush garden. It’s even more idyllic when you ...

It was the perfect day for a hike. The sun warmed your face as it shone through the trees and dappled your path in shades of gold. The gentle breeze cooled your light perspiration. You stooped to ...