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 favor 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...
Are you looking for a pretty but low-maintenance plant for your garden? Yarrow might be the ticket. This herbaceous perennial plant is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It’s instantly recognizable for its lacy, feathery foliage and clusters of tiny...
Anyone can plant flowers. But building a fish pond is a next-level gardening project that combines creativity, engineering, and sustainability. A pond can transform a yard in ways that ordinary landscaping cannot — attracting birds and wildlife, creating a place for...
The Southern California forecast in June? Warm with plenty of sunshine. In October? Still warm with plenty of sunshine. A summer thunderstorm is a rare sight in a region that blends desert landscapes with more temperate zones. Los Angeles wouldn’t exist without...
