If you love how early the hellebores brighten the winter garden, you need to plant some Snowdrops (Galanthus) bulbs this fall ...

The best place to grow tulips is in giant tubs or containers. This way they are protected from voles and mice and easier to ...

Already threatened by a deadly blight disease and several lesser evils, America’s top-selling shrub is now in the crosshairs ...

It’s fall! Shorter and cooler days make it a perfect time for planting California native plants. Most of our native plants ...

By landscaping with deer-resistant plant trees, you’ll reduce the damage to the trees and the rest of your plants. Dr. John P. Loegering is a professor and the department chair of the Agriculture and ...

Salvias are known for their showy flower spikes that rise above their foliage. While many salvias start blooming in spring, ...

Winter gardening can be a rewarding endeavor, transforming your outdoor space into a serene, snowy paradise teeming with life even in the coldest months. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just ...

We all know that bees and butterflies love flowers, but there are native tree species that pollinators may prefer more. Add ...

If you drive most anywhere in the county right now, you will see Maxmillian Sunflowers in the bar ditches. If you ever wondered how this native sunflower got such a ...

The Coulter’s Matilija poppy (Romneya coulteri), a California/Baja native plant, is a paradox. It is described as both ...

When you get your plant, don't disturb the roots. Cut out the bottom of the pot, put the pot in the planting hole—with sandy, ...

Learn about the most common fall pests, their signs and effective removal tips to keep your home pest-free this season.