If you enjoy aromatherapy, you may want to consider adding some fragrant plants to your porch or in your landscape. They come in a variety of flower colors, amount of fragrance (ranging from light to ...

For many gardeners, winter can be a bit of a dreary season, when the days are short and it's often too cold to build up much enthusiasm to get out into the yard. At this time of the year, it's far ...

Hostas are one of the best lush plants for the shady garden providing rich foliage for many months. Some varieties also ...

Night-blooming jessamine Night-blooming jessamine grows best in light, sandy soil. It is tolerant to a variety of conditions and usually requires little care except for frost and salt protection. It ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Full disclosure: I wasn't always a fan of California native plants because, honestly, I didn't know anything about them. I was too ...

Fragrant plants offer aromatic benefits and come in various colors, fragrances, and blooming seasons. Native fragrant plants like Sweet Acacia, Fringetree, and Fiddlewood support local ecosystems. Non ...

Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ...

Lavender (Lavandula) is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that can thrive in a variety of growing conditions. While it will flourish without much care, one way to ensure a successful harvest is by ...

Do you own a dog? If so, you probably have a designated outdoor space where your pet can relieve itself. Our dog, Cooper is very much loved and VERY spoiled. Not only does she have a special outdoor ...

An early morning stroll through the gardens in early July is a delight for all the senses. The melodies of songbirds fill the air at dawn’s early light. Tiny droplets of dew cling to spider webs ...