An asphalt driveway will last between 15 and 30 years. A concrete driveway may last 20 to 50 years, with an average expectancy of about 30 years. Climate, use, maintenance, and installation quality significantly impact driveway lifespan. You can’t control the...
LA’s dry and sometimes unforgiving soil can make even simple yard projects challenging. You may find therapy in gardening, but do you want to work harder than you need to? In SoCal’s mild climate with year-round plant growth, the upkeep never ceases, even...
Imagine going 20 years without a haircut or grooming session. Now imagine you’re a Palo Verde tree. Same thing, different species. Unpruned Palo Verde is a tangled mess of brambles and branches, sometimes with no discernible tree form. But trimmed into shape,...
Tequila anyone? Agave holds an honored place in Mexican culture, and not just for the alcohol distilled from its juice. Agave fibers are used to create sturdy ropes, mats, and other textiles. Agave nectar is a natural sweetener, and roasted agave hearts are a...
The record low temperature in downtown Los Angeles is 28°F (-2°C), set on three occasions. Outlying areas like the San Fernando Valley have seen even colder temperatures — dropping to 18°F (-7.8°C) in 1989. While this may not raise eyebrows in Duluth, Minnesota,...
