Q: Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy shade into our yard. It has left us with a large bare area, and we’ve been unable to grow either turfgrass or hostas there. What ground ...

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

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Recent cold weather may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly low temperatures ...

Non-native grasses and eucalyptus trees brought to California centuries ago for agriculture and landscaping have reshaped the ...

The Santa Ana winds that spread the fires with lightning speed blew with hurricane force. Although nothing can compare to the ...

The best way to grow plants in winter is to understand which ones can handle it. Choosing hardy plants will ensure beautiful ...

Adding a hornbeam tree to your landscape is a smart and beautiful choice as the days grow longer in March. These trees are lovely to look at, with their smooth bark and lush foliage, and they're ...

One chief concern voiced by the majority of the council was an over abundance of trees which could obscure business fronts.

Recent cold temperatures may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly cold ...

Mulching is a healthy way to prevent weeds and add nutrients to the soil to keep plants thriving. It can also be helpful when ...

I recently visited The Flower Bed Nursery in Lumberton, Mississippi, where I admired a magnificent Sweet Olive tree that ...