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This Australian ornamental, now in bloom, looks like it’s dressed for the cold
Here are five things to work on in the garden this week.
Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? These landfill alternatives can also help your garden
Some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year.
Hosting a party outside when it’s cold and wet? These pros have tips
When dark clouds loom over your party plans, don't panic. Chef Sam Perry and top...
Many Southern California native trees offer vibrant fall colors
Jenny Iyer from the Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District gives us the scoop.
What to know about protecting your trees from fungal infection
Tips for keeping your trees healthy.
Deck your garden with boughs of holly, a plant rich in symbolism and evergreen beauty
No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — but are they growing...
This underappreciated holiday flower has upside-down blooms
There are roughly two dozen species of the perennial.
Why the Huntington Desert Garden is an inspiration for succulent lovers
Plus, an exotic California native succulent you should get to know better.
When it comes to herbal shrubs, common myrtle is close to perfection
Plus, more to do in the garden this week.
How to keep your indoor plants thriving during the winter months
Plus, what you should know about snails.
How to keep your Christmas and holiday greenery fresh longer
Now it's time to deck the halls.
What a gardener should know about planting a longan tree
Plus, a California native that can make do with little, if any, summer water and...
Turnips can be planted in the fall or just about any time in Southern California
What you can do in the garden this week.
When is the right time to prune rose bushes in Southern California?
Plus, keeping your dogs and cats safe from harmful plants.
Was our house haunted? Memories of the unexplainable are as perplexing today as they were then
I do not believe in ghosts, and yet I have no explanation for what happened...
How to save money on your Christmas and holiday decorations
6 tips to help you add seasonal cheer to your home without breaking the bank.
When it comes to autumn foliage, these trees go well together
Two deciduous species are also worth considering for fall color.
Quince trees, cold-weather vegetables and more to plant in the garden
Things to do in the garden this week.
How to choose the right apple tree for your location
Plus, what you need to know about using horticultural oils.
Messy house? Here are 16 tips to clean and organize for the holidays
Here are tips from expert declutterers, and the first rule is to get started.
Why drought-tolerant Texas sage is a nearly maintenance-free garden plant
There are many Texas sage varieties, the tallest growing to eight feet.
California has restricted use of more rodent poisons: What to know
Plus, more on rodent deterrents.
Why you should consider planting this sensational November blooming plant
What to work on in the garden this week.
Do these fall gardening chores to make your spring easier
There are several chores that, if completed now, will make your spring job much easier.
Why some bamboo species can be good choices for your garden
(And why pandas are always eating it.)
Want to grow a mango tree? Here’s what you should consider
Plus, some tips on maintaining your irrigation system.
Now’s the time to plant thyme for your fall and winter garden
What to do in the garden this week.
Why gardening mishaps are a (sometimes painful) part of the process
Some ghastly garden scenarios, like my mint mishap, are clearly our own fault, but the...
Why California native plants are the best option for privacy hedges
When it comes to fragrant flowers on a native hedge, one plant stands out.
How to safely preserve your cranberries throughout the year
Plus, what to know about growing loquats.
Chive talking: Why now is the time to plant these perennials
Here are five things to do in the garden this week.
Transform fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fall
There are a few ways to turn fallen leaves into valuable leaf litter.
Why providing caterpillars a habitat under your trees will help your garden
Beneficial insects and critters need a safe home.
Why these gardeners are sharing their purple planting passions
Plus, let's look at the five California native dogwood species.
Let’s look at the best ways to preserve pumpkins and winter squash
Plus, a hardy tree that grows well in the Inland Valleys and desert areas of...
Why rosemary is such a welcome addition to the garden
Plus, a free service to deliver tree chips for your garden.
8 decluttering tips to make your next move a little easier
Yes, even books are something to consider ditching before the movers come.
Which garden chemicals should I keep and which should I safely dispose of?
Fertilizers are usually in dry granular form and are good indefinitely if kept dry.
Choosing plants that will bring blazing color to your garden
As leaves turn color during these shorter and cooler days, orange and pink are abundantly...
Yes, you can grow chestnut trees in Southern California
Plus, more you can do in the garden this week.
Why it’s time to talk about planting corms in your garden
Plus, California Dutchman's pipe is the native plant of the week.
When is the best time to prune the roses in your garden?
Tips for what to do in the garden.
When is the best time to prune the roses in your garden?
Tips for what to do in the garden.
Why fall is the right time to be planting elephant garlic
What you can do in the garden this week.
How to make use of your garden’s plant scraps instead of throwing them away
I bought a bunch of beets at the farmers' market and was taken aback when...
Transplanting shrubs: Timing and technique for a thriving garden
You may be itching to move plants around, but proper timing is imperative.
Why these purple perennials are preferred for garden planting
Plus, a range of other royal options.
Finding plants for your garden that are safe for dogs and cats
Plus, how to deal with mice.
Why this is the right moment to plant your fruit trees
What to do in the garden this week.
Halloween tips to turn your home into a haunted house
But now, let's get real. It's already close to Halloween and you haven't put up...
What were the mystery flowers in my garden? I found out.
Once you’ve seen a Santa Barbara daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus) it’s hard to live without it.
As the garden winds down, it’s time to care for winter-prepping birds
Providing sustenance is one of several ways that gardeners can support them.
Why the cold-hardy safflower is such an attractive addition to the garden
And if silver-leaved plants are your thing, here are some interesting things to learn.
How to avoid a weed problem in the garden in the spring
When weeds do appear, remove them before they flower.
All about planting bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and lilies
Plus, more about a California state wildflower.
What you need to know about those holes in your leaves
Plus, more answers to your gardening questions.
Growing coleus offers colorful and unexpected benefits
Plus, find out more things you can do in the garden this week.
Gardening tips: Best times to water, plant, prune and other garden tasks
Many gardening practices are also best performed at certain times of the day to ensure...
Why you might be surprised that your fiddle leaf fern can flourish outside
Plus, the California geranium is a perennial endemic to the Sierra Nevada.
5 things that you can prune and plant in the garden this week
Plus more you can do to keep your plants healthy.
What is that orange stringy stuff all over the place right now?
Plus, the problem with powdery mildew.
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
Some chefs have begun using foraged ingredients in creative dishes.
How to pickle your garden harvest of peppers, cucumber and even watermelon
What to do with your garden bounty.
Gardening: A volunteer tomato plant was thriving. Then spider mites came.
Plus, properly producing plenty of plumeria possibilities.
What those leaf miners are doing to your garden plants
Plus, what to do about mosquito infestations.
Why you should be planting parsley and other herbs and vegetables right now
Five things you can be doing in the garden this week.
Investigating the garden mystery of a crape myrtle that stopped blooming
Why should moist soil be a problem for plants if water is so crucial to...
What to do when you find a giant zucchini growing the garden?
Plus, tips for canning your tomatoes.
Why right now is a great time to plant Wave petunias
Tips for what to do in the garden this week.
Exploring turf grass options for your garden and lawn
And exploring the challenges of growing certain
Tips for caring for your tomatoes during the hottest part of summer
However, if you’ve harvested your Romas already, go ahead and pull out the vines to...
How to grow fruit trees in small spaces with the method known as espalier
Using an older method may be just the trick you need.
Planting the fast-growing and bold-flavored Vietnamese coriander
What you can do in the garden this week.
Consider growing these vibrant repeat bloomers in the garden
Plus, Van Houtte’s or serpentine columbine is the California Native of the Week.
Why removing invasive vines is a good idea for gardeners
Vines can girdle (strangle) a tree over time, so removing them is always a good...
Gardening’s hidden benefits: How digging in the dirt could bolster mental wellbeing
There's even a field called horticultural therapy dedicated to using gardening to support mental health.
These flowers thrive in heat and seem to explode with color
Plus, what to do now in preparation of your fall planting.
How to know when garden vegetables are ripe for harvesting
When it's time to pick your crops.
There are many ways to kill a tree. Here are tips for keeping yours alive
Some useful ways to keep your trees healthy.
Coyotes chewing on the plastic driplines and other gardening issues
Plus, some thoughts are given to azaleas and camellias.
Gardening: Why this year I’m letting a radish grow instead of harvesting it
What to do in the garden this week.
How to better plan your fight against garden pests
Timing effective pest control is all about understanding how the weather affects insect life cycles.
Fake grass is greener but is it worse for the environment? Florida a new testing ground
A new state law has opened the artificial grass industry to what could be a...
A plant so flawless and green that you might think it’s fake
Plus, there is a new native plant nursery in Los Angeles.
The flowers of these kaleidoscopic tri-color Verbena hybrids are brilliant
What to do in the garden this week.
What’s a good way to attract owls to an urban neighborhood?
Plus, looking into what's wrong with one summer vegetable garden.
How to plan and put on a block party in your neighborhood
Some neighborhoods turn the event into a fundraiser for the local school or animal shelter.
What to know about buying and planting grafted trees
Plus, check out this California native.
Why you should consider planting a tropical hibiscus
Plus, more things to do in the garden.
Where have all the oleander bushes planted along the freeways gone?
Master Gardener Laura Simpson answers your plant and garden questions.
Why gardening and digging in the dirt is good for your health
Is gardening the secret to overall wellbeing? Here's what we know.
How to grieve for the beautiful orchid that you killed
Face it: You're probably going to kill that beautiful orchid eventually. Here's hope to cope.
Sunflowers are glorious for the summer garden, and you can still plant them
The Zohar variety is advertised as needing only 50 days from seed planting to flower...
Master Gardener: What is happening to this peach tree in my garden?
Also, how to deal with bermudagrass.
Why this unusual annual plant is ideal for low-water gardens
Plus, more about what you can do in the garden this week.
Tips to transform your tiny garden into a lush haven
Even a narrow strip or window box can feel lush if you plant it in...
Why this glorious gardenia may be flourishing in the summer sun
The history of the gardenia in this country is intertwined with the botanical investigations of...