For example, the silverweeds did not recover, nor did Festuca glauca, due to the excessive moisture of the substrate. Yet on the contrary, the roses felt extremely comfortable growing far too high.

Four-season interest in a garden means growing ornamental grasses. But what about pruning them? Should you even bother?

New or replacement plantings for conventional high water-using sod lawns are demonstrated in the Lawn Alternatives section of the Palo Alto Demo Garden. The lawn alternatives have been selected to ...