Compare ironed slacks to those you’ve left sitting in a heap. Which would you wear to that all-important job interview? Flower bed edging is your garden’s equivalent of ironing. It keeps things neat, organizes the yard, and boosts your home’s curb...
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...
Personalizing your garden is a way to connect with nature, repurpose household items, and create something unique. DIY garden decor is cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and, unlike your Uncle Bill’s resin garden gnomes, a true expression of your...
