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California GardeningCalifornia Gardeners’ June Checklist
Swing into summer with strawberry picking, herb and vegetable planting, and more ways to make the most of the season
Full StoryPlanting IdeasGorgeous Plants for Mild-Climate Coastal Gardens
These trees, shrubs, grasses, perennial flowers and succulents thrive in sandy soils and sea air
Full StoryGardening GuidesHow Succulents Can Solve Your Garden Problems
This large group of undemanding, water-wise plants offers pretty and practical answers to your gardening dilemmas
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsSoft, Silvery Lamb’s Ears Are a Garden Favorite
These furry, sturdy plants add a soft touch to the landscape and attract birds, bees and butterflies
Full StoryGardening GuidesPlant These 12 Succulents for Instant Impact in Containers
These gorgeous, easy-care succulents are ideal plants for container gardens
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsHollyhocks Bring Wildlife and Old-Fashioned Beauty to the Garden
Tall spikes of dramatic flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsFuchsia Brightens Shady Gardens
Loved by hummingbirds, colorful fuchsia hybrids add interest — and tropical flair — to cool spots in the garden
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsGardenias Fill Gardens With Fragrance and Charm
These sweet-smelling, warm-weather-loving evergreens are the go-to flower for Southern gardeners and belles
Full StoryGardening GuidesPerk Up Your Winter Garden With Beautiful Hellebores
These colorful flowers are lovely and reliable additions to a woodland garden
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsInvite Hummingbirds and Native Bees With These Spiky Pink Flowers
Plant Palmer’s penstemon, or Penstemon palmeri, in the western U.S. for fragrant spring and summer blossoms
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsGrow a Brilliant Seasonal Screen and Feed the Birds With Woodbine
Plant this fast-growing vine to green up a blank spot, add fall color and offer berries for birds
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