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,...
Lazy gardeners, rejoice! If your goal is a maximum return for minimum effort, cosmos are the flowers for you! These native Mexican, Central American, and South American plants, with delicate, feathery foliage and a broad color palette, are the embodiment of...
Lantanas are hardy, fragrant, ornamental plants that originated in wild tropical climates and have since adapted to grow in dry, arid areas. They’re tailor-made for Southern California’s hot, dry summers. They’re pretty and practical, too —...
You can grow almost anything in Southern California, except maybe reindeer lichen. Bird of Paradise comes from South Africa. Bougainvillea hails from Brazil, and pampas grass is native to Argentina. They’re all familiar sights in LA-area landscapes. But while...
Gladiolus is prized for its tall, striking flower spikes and vibrant hues. The plants are native to South Africa and the Mediterranean, where they flourish in warm temperatures and full sunshine. This makes them a natural for Southern California gardens. The name...
