Native insects have evolved along with native plants, so they recognize them as food. Filling a garden with exotic plants ...

Schwartz has been fighting these weeds and other non-native plants for 30 years, ever since he and his late husband, Joseph, first saw the property that would become their home.

"Rocks for a local rock garden are best chosen from those that are naturally occurring in the area," writes columnist Tom ...

An outstanding opportunity for studying these plants in private gardens is “Bring Back the Natives,” an annual tour of 55 residential gardens that feature California native plants.

California Botanic Garden is the new name for the state’s largest garden of California native plants, 86 acres near the Claremont Colleges of more than 1,200 native species, ...

Q: I just finished planting my garden and have most of my weeds under control. Are there tasks I can be doing in my garden to prevent pests and other problems this summer? A: I’m glad you’re ...

A California native garden is a haven for birds and other wildlife. Indigenous plants have co-existed and evolved together with birds and pollinating insects over time, each depending on each ...

Should Southern California gardeners cultivate their soil? And what are the best ways to get rid of common weeds?

Why mango trees can be grown nearly everywhere in Southern California Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long At night, it is always warmest under a tree with ...