Gardening involves a short list of objectives: landscape beauty, drought tolerance, fire resistance (for vulnerable areas), and the enjoyment of gardening. Today’s column focuses on the benefits of ...

However, the new neighbors did plant a privacy hedge along the redwood fence between us. Unfortunately, this hedge was ...

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden. California Flora Nursery specializes in propagating plants on-site and has expanded ...

You can support butterflies by doing these things: garden with natives and nectar plants; offer host plants; don’t use ...

So here's the truth about California native plant landscapes: Without careful planning, they can get a little drab, especially in the summer when many go dormant, brittle and brown. In climates where ...

Welcome to the December issue of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter. Yes, I know it’s the holidays. However, we have plenty to keep plant people busy this month. First, let me share what I learned from ...

The L.A. Times Plants newsletter is for everyone who cares about plants. At the start of each month (and only once a month!) we’ll send you a roundup of upcoming plant-related activities and events in ...

Biodiversity is a very large subject that is well worth everyone’s time and attention. Today’s column provides a brief ...

One recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Riverside demonstrates an easier way to help prevent wildland fires, as relayed by Phys.org. Researcher Jules Bernstein noted ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Palm trees are an ...

Q: My neighbor planted periwinkle as a ground cover and it is coming under the fence into my yard and taking over my shrub beds. How do I get rid of this pesky plant? A: I feel your pain; I have been ...