Gardens can create surprises! A recent surprise in my garden was the first appearance of a striking blossom that I had not ...

Sweet cherry tree is actually an invasive species in many parts of the United States where it is known to grow quickly and ...

To prune in spring, summer or fall -- that is the question. Luckily, we have some answers for you because these perennials ...

Whether you want fresh vegetables all winter or beautiful blossoms come springtime, planting in September can transform your yard.

She also won the Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 2025 WaterSmart Landscape Contest, for which she received a check for ...

Companion planting can be hugely beneficial for some species, but there are plants that don't get along and can have ...

For a thriving vegetable garden, avoid certain plants that can sabotage growth. Invasive herbs like mint and fennel spread ...

This summer, have you noticed the beautiful stands of lavender flowers in the border bed in front of the Sagebrush apartment ...

Hummingbird and butterfly traffic to these flowers is usually heavy, especially with zebra longwings, the state butterfly.

Plants to consider for this project include butterfly weed, purple coneflower, fescue, prairie smoke, false sunflower, ...

Beauty aside, these shrubby salvias also play a beneficial role in the garden in terms of boosting plant health ...