"A sharp, skinny shovel, heavy gloves and a strong back." Homeowner seeks advice after struggling with invasive plants: 'You ...

Rolling hills of grass and wildflowers once blanketed swaths of the state's western edge. Periodic fires set by Native ...

A local resource ecologist takes in conservation at the Arroyo Preserve in Rancho Santa Fe, where crews are removing invasive species.

Raking dead grass layers improves biodiversity, reduces invasive grasses, and supports wildflowers. It’s an eco-friendly, low ...

Not only are native plant lawns visually attractive and easy to maintain, but they're also excellent for the natural environment. Homeowners who adopt native lawn landscaping often find that they pay ...

Growing a paddle plant as a houseplant allows you to bring a paddle plant home anytime. However, paddle plants grown outdoors ...

Holiday poinsettias: Poinsettias are so popular as winter holiday plants that Dec. 12 was set aside by an Act of Congress as ...

When the tree comes down and the holiday decorations are packed away, our homes can feel empty and dreary. Brighten up your ...

The Parks Conservancy has been ramping up efforts to revitalize the park's 3 acres of gardens and make them more resilient to ...

Here we are at the end of 2024 and gardening enthusiasts are looking forward to the next growing season. Before making too ...

Discover the invasive vine you should avoid growing in your garden, along with a native alternative that is eco-friendly and ...

Peyote, a cactus that contains mescaline, a hallucinogen, grows naturally in South Texas and northern Mexico. It's being ...