Purple needlegrass is a popular native grass for small gardens or open meadows, but its long prickly awns can be a nuisance ...

The classic California poppy, is a substanitial plant and can overwhelm and smother small perennials, he said. Depending on the environment and conditions, they can grow two inches to two feet tall, ...

"We have entered California Native Plant Month! California’s Legislature has made this month to recognize California as one ...

From the vibrant blooms at Huntington Library to the serene lotus flowers at Lotusland, uncover California’s finest gardens and gain expert gardening tips.

The Theodore Payne Foundation, long a champion of SoCal-strong specimens filling out our yards, is a great resource for ...

This compact, mostly outside nursery in Northeast Los Angeles specializes in California native plants but also sells a selection of vegetable seedlings, herbs, succulents and houseplants.

Normally closed to the public, these inspiring gardens have a lot to gawk at. Here's how to check them out on garden tour ...

A California appeals court will hear arguments Thursday on a controversial sprawl development proposed on the outskirts of Los Angeles County.

A desert native, and high school biology teacher is on a mission to connect her high school students with the beauty and ...

By choosing suitable replacements for the plants that are problems, we can save trouble in the garden and help protect our natural California landscape.

Invasive plants are overrunning the Santa Monica Mountains, making fires more destructive and more frequent. Thus, ...