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 ...

Question: I’ve always grown tulips, freesia, and daffodils. Are there bulbs native to California I can also grow in my yard? What are some benefits and tips for growing them? Answer: Native bulbs are ...

As you first begin considering your approach, Warren has some suggestions.

Question: I’m considering replacing some of my ornamental garden plants at the end of summer. I see some local nursery plants are labeled California natives. What’s the benefit of planting these? Do ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. When Aurora Anaya bought her little Art Deco house ...

Palms and apartments against a blue sky in southern California. - Brandon Rosenblum/Getty Images California has a reputation as the land of endless sunshine and palm trees, but anyone who has lived ...

Fruits and vegetables need plenty of nutrients and water to thrive in a garden. California native plants prefer unamended soils and need little water once they’re established. Separation is the key to ...

The summer of 2024 was California’s hottest on record. Did you struggle to keep your plants adequately watered? Did your water bills skyrocket? Did some plants die even with increased irrigation? Are ...

The North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will present its annual “Wildflower Show” at the Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 2 ...

I live in a neighborhood whose original houses were built 75 years ago. Those homes are modest single-story bungalows on 6,500-square-foot lots. However, as is the case in many Los Angeles ...

The Riverside-San Bernardino Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will offer a tour of eight gardens full of California native plants in spring bloom on March 29. The Spring Native Garden ...