When I first planted my backyard, my husband called my garden Death Row. I wanted to grow flowers and vegetables as my grandmothers had done and trees as my mother had done, but my efforts fell under ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Urban balconies aren't just spaces for gas grills and patio furniture. They make beautiful gardens — that is, if you're open to using potted ...

Everyone wants a lush garden, but not everyone wants to wait for their plants to reach full maturity. One great solution is fast-growing native plants, which can grow several feet tall in just a year, ...

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 ...

Many gardeners understand the ecological importance of native plants, which are those plants that occur naturally in a geographic area, and have evolved over thousands of years, shaped by local ...

Native hollies provide more than just beautiful red berries and Christmas aesthetics. These plants support local fauna, and they provide food and shelter for wild birds. They also contribute to a ...

Welcome to September, and what feels like our headlong rush to the Nov. 5 election. Are you registered to vote? Because the last day to register in California is Oct. 21, and this is one party you don ...

A tiny but mighty nursery tucked inside the Audubon Center in Debs Park opened its doors Friday, offering Angelenos a variety of rare native plants and seeds. Organizers said the Los Nogales Nursery ...

Many native plants in the U.S. cannot possibly move themselves fast enough to avoid climate-change driven extinction. If these native plants are going to have any chance of surviving into the future, ...