As I drive to and from winter recreation sites in the Central Gorge and nearby mountains, I can’t help but notice the native ...
"January is a highly beneficial time to prune trees and shrubs because this is the dormant period for many plants in coastal ...
As winter sets in, many plant enthusiasts are left wondering how to protect their beloved greenery from the harsh cold.
Shantivan Gardens, rechristened as 'The Nest', has been revived by The Heritage Project in collaboration with NatureRe and ...
I respond in a cordial, or at least a civil, way to friends and neighbors who ask me questions about my garden while I am ...
It’s clear that climate change is disrupting the weather patterns we have counted on to measure our gardening year. Many of ...
Air plants bloom only once, their small pink, coral, purple, or white flowers signaling their impending death. But no worries ...
I have seen poinsettias growing outdoors as far north as Granada Hills but they were always planted against a wall.
Like all Colocasias, Black Magic needs to be planted in the shade in rich organic soil. Many people plant them around the ...
For years, influencers and photographers flocked to a suburban wetland in Perth's north to snap pictures of the "magical" ...
Potting mix is not the same thing as soil. “Potting mix contains no soil and is a lightweight mixture that’s ideal for ...
Dry periods during fall and winter will cause injury or death to parts of the root system of trees, shrubs and perennials.