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...
Metro Los Angeles is home to several species of hummingbirds, with Anna’s hummingbird being the most common year-round resident. These tiny, energetic creatures bring energy, life, and brilliant color to a garden and keep curious house cats entertained for...
The hardest part about diatomaceous earth is the spelling. Once you’ve mastered that, the rest falls into place. If you’re an organic gardener looking for a natural way to protect plants and improve soil health, diatomaceous earth could be your new bestie....
There’s nothing quite like the satisfying, crisp, juicy sweetness of a watermelon picked fresh from the garden. Nothing could be better — except maybe a watermelon that’s even crisper, juicier, and sweeter. You’ve followed the planting schedules, the...
Historically, garden borders defined spaces in large estates and formal gardens. Think of the intricate hedges in English estates or the tidy gravel pathways in French symmetry gardens. Their purpose was to create a neat, polished, and structured garden. Today,...
