Imagine a canopy of lush foliage and cascading purple blooms that shelter you from the summer sun and envelop you with their soft perfume. Those fragrant flowers hang from a fast-growing wisteria vine, a hardy plant that can live for over 50 years with proper care. It...
Clematis, the “queen of climbers,” is a favorite among gardeners for its stunning blooms and versatile growing habits. Understanding clematis care can transform your garden into a spectacular floral display. Clematis plants originated in China, Japan, and...
Composting is one of the easiest and most environmentally friendly ways to nourish your garden. It reduces the waste you send to landfills and creates a nutrient-rich plant material. In this guide, we’ve laid out a simple, step-by-step process for making compost...
Jasmine is one of the most beloved flowering plants. It’s easy to see why. It has a delicate, sweet fragrance that fills the air. Its dainty white or pink flowers are revered for purity and beauty. It’s easy to grow, especially in a favorable climate like...
Verbena is a blue color herb with a million-dollar look. This hardworking herb has been cherished in gardens, kitchens, and medicine cabinets for centuries. The Celts, Romans, and early herbalists considered it a powerful sacred plant and used it in purification...
Plants, birds, or a sustainable environment? Which do you favor? You can have all three with a native plant garden that welcomes avian life — and bees and butterflies, too. Native plants are perfectly adapted to Southern California’s arid climate. They provide...
