Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) were first cultivated in Sicily for their sweet fragrance and butterfly-like flowers in hues of white, pink, red, violet, and purple (among others). Introduced to England in the late 17th century, these climbing annuals later became a...
Salvia is a genus of around 1,000 species, including ornamentals, wildflowers, and culinary herbs like sage. Native to the Mediterranean, Central and South America, and Asia, it has been used worldwide in traditional medicine, cooking, and cultural ceremonies. Its...
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...
It’s another cold, wet, and windy Saturday. You’re cooped up inside, lamenting the gloomy weather from the comfort of your Snuggie. What should you do? Binge watch Netflix? You already did that yesterday while you were “telecommuting.” Clean...
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,...
