Native plants are often known for grand springtime displays followed by dismal summer and fall foliage. But that isn’t true ...

For a lazy gardener natives are a godsend, requiring less fertilizing, less water and less attention in general.

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown ...

When Travis Gramberg moved into his new Costa Mesa home with his family, he didn’t just see the bare canvas inside to decorate; he saw an opportunity outside as well. In pursuit of a goal to have a ...

A rock garden is a garden, or more often a part of a garden, with a landscaping framework of rocks, stones and gravel, with planting appropriate to this setting. It’s also known as a rockery or ...

One of the easiest ways to learn about California native plants is volunteering to get your hands dirty. There are numerous nonprofit organizations devoted to protecting and/or restoring habitat in ...

Lavendaire reflects on what she’s learned from native California plants. Georgia man arrested for allegedly shooting at North ...