Ground covers are so helpful for suppressing weeds and preventing erosion, but many can serve many purposes, including ...

This month is a great time to get planting perennials and last week I suggested some good varieties for sunny spots that are ...

It is possible to brighten up those shady spots in your landscape. It is all about proper plant selection, planting and care.

Climate change and water restrictions can have a significant impact on our backyards, however with clever planting you can ...

A series of plant sales coming up feature native varieties that don’t need a lot of water or fuss and that provide food and ...

Over the next months, additional trees were added to the grove.

Water is the main ingredient for gardening success or failure. While there are guidelines on how to water, the same rules don’t apply to all yards. Different plants, different soils, sun versus shade, ...

Fall asters are long-lived perennials. The plants die to the ground soon after they finish blooming. Trim the spent stems ...

You'd think L.A.'s 'perfect' street tree would be a California native. So why does the city plant so many trees from ...

Dogs can be a gardener's best friend or a nightmare. Here's how you can design a dog-friendly garden to make it a haven for ...

I have two maple trees that have died and need to have them removed. What kinds of issues do I need to consider as I move ...

Do you ever look at plants and wonder why they aren’t flowering? No matter the flowers you are growing you are always looking ...