When water is scarce, taking simple steps can help your plants

Saving rainwater is like putting money in the bank.

Plant the right flowers for beautiful colors in dry conditions

Find out how you can start cool-loving veggie and flower seeds in the hot summer

Helping kids learn about gardening has many benefits.

In moist or dry settings, this native iris can make a beautiful addition to your garden

Orchids are are sometimes considered exotic and difficult to grow, but with a little knowledge they can actually be easy to care for.

You have some surprisingly good options for planting in sandy soils

A great accent plant that is hardy and drought-tolerant

A hardy, native bush that attracts hummingbirds. What's not to love?

You have lots of choices for bringing spectacular color to your yard

Fragrant California Plants

These unusual plants stand out beautifully in your garden

Get a great garden even in the face of cold nights and a short growing season

Enjoy flowers in summer, beautiful foliage in the other seasons.

This flowering herb is one of the easiest plants to grow.

What is the difference?

Roses are tough to care for. Don't let bugs ruin them.

With so many shapes and colors, these plants are a must for your desert garden

As soon as your favorite flowers or vegetable plants pop up, aphids are ready to pounce.

This distinctive desert native thrives in hot, dry conditions

Control what's bugging your flowers, shrubs and trees.

A few simple tips on caring for roses

Find out how you can create more plants for your yard.

Take these easy steps to keep your cut flowers looking fresh

Some easy steps to follow to keep your roses healthy

Enjoy big blooms year after year

A little pruning goes a long way in keeping your rose healthy and beautiful

This two-minute video will show you how easy it is to care for your precious roses.

Growing and caring for roses can be easy it you follow these 5 easy steps.

Don't let weeds upstage your garden.

These beautiful white flowers would look great in your shade garden

This revolutionary planting mix is changing the way people garden

While clay soils are hard to work with, some plants do well in them

Find out how to make the best use of water in your garden, especially in dry areas

The leathery flowers give way to beautiful, fluffy seeds for added beauty

Few flowers form such beautiful backdrops to your garden as this group

These days, it's a good idea to landscape with plants that deer don't like

There's always at least 1 plant that will give you bright colors in any given season

Take a few steps in late fall, and spring gardening will be easier

Hungry deer will eat most plants in your garden, but they probably won't start on these flowers

Unlike most ornamental grasses, this one does well in shade

Enjoy these easy-going annuals around your garden

Add vertical interest to your gardening

This tropical beauty adds bright color to your home

Enjoy the cool weather admiring this charmer in your desert garden

Find out when to plant bulbs to bloom when spring comes to your area

Virtually 100% of your water goes into the soil

This tropical vine can grow outdoors or in.

This self-seeder will fill in those shady, damp places

Grow this woodland wonder in your own yard

This beautiful California native loves living where it's wet

How to plant and care for one of the most popular spring flowers

Tackling these simple tasks early gives you more leisure time later

If you're looking for a lovely flower that's easy to plant, this is it.

Cover a woodland edge with a delightful carpet of color

This short-stemmed beauty looks great tucked in among rocks

Maintaining a beautiful, sustainable garden only takes a little extra planning.

Beautiful and easy to maintain, these plants are staples for your native-plant garden

Plant this pretty flower in woodland gardens or containers

The buds are pink, the flowers are blue, and the look is beautiful

They may look nice, but they cause all kinds of trouble in the environment

Strange as it may seem, several types of ferns thrive in this environment

These grasses are beautiful and durable

Pretty, low-maintenance, and good for songbirds. What's not to love?

Plant snapdragons for beautiful colors even when the temperature drops

Beautiful and reliable, its one low-maintenance plant that can really stand out in your yard

These lovelies can handle heat and drought

Using the right strategies in your landscape will help to keep deer munching elsewhere

This easy-to-grow flower towers above the rest of the garden in late summer.

Sure, they look nice, but the right vines in the right places can save you cool cash from lower heating bills

After a long, hot, summer, cheery fall flowers brighten up the yard

Try planting the wilder members of the tulip family for hardy, beautiful flowers

Welcome spring with a beautiful display of dazzling colors

Add some color to your shady areas

An easy way to add some curb appeal

Basic tips you can follow for a simple garden plan that isn't overwhelming

Enjoy your garden in the evening with these night-bloomers

Grow this plant, and you?ll see how it got its name

Your new home's garden is perfect. So when and where do you make changes?

Going Vertical Gives You More Gardening Fun

What to keep out of your garden

Let these aerial acrobats delight you while they control bug pests

With plants and nectar feeders, you can make your garden a hummingbird oasis

Now feeding is easy as watering, no matter how you water your plants!