Southern California’s climate is almost a near-perfect match for the freesia. These fragrant, low-maintenance flowers are native to the Cape Floristic Region in South Africa, a Mediterranean climate with: Cool, moist winters Warm, dry springs Hot, dry summers...
The table saw is an indispensable woodworking tool. It’s also the most dangerous, causing about 42% of woodworker injuries. A common failure is kickback. When the wood binds or pinches and is expelled backward, it can pull the operator’s hand into the...
Gazanias evolved in rocky, drought-prone regions of South Africa. Once established, many varieties need only rainfall to thrive. They’re God’s gift to lazy Southern California gardeners — a stunning, low-maintenance, nearly year-round bloom. There are over...
There’s an easy way and a hard way to locate the perfect Christmas tree. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation showed us the hard way. It’s a how-to of what not to do. The easy way is to head to your local home and garden center and choose a tree —...
The Beach Boys captured California’s sunny vibe. Not one celebrates SoCal’s extremes, though. The Valley can bake in triple digits, and winter nights can dip below freezing — just not in the same season. So much for the California dream. Angelenos must prepare...
