California Gardening307 Stories
Flowers and PlantsPlant Rubber Rabbitbrush for Its Brilliant Blaze of Gold in Fall
The western North American shrub ‘Ericameria nauseosa’ has masses of tiny flowers that attract pollinators
Full StoryLandscape DesignGet the Look: California Wine Country Garden Style
Design your garden for laid-back outdoor living inspired by Napa and Sonoma
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsTry This Native Alternative to Mexican Feather Grass
Alkali sacaton is a beautiful western U.S. bunchgrass for Southwestern gardeners with even the most difficult clay or alkaline soil
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsAgave Weberi’s Spiky Leaves Stand Out in Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Weber’s agave is a Southwestern native that tolerates heat and cold, enhancing gardens of various styles
Full StoryGardening GuidesWhat to Plant Under Native Redwood Trees
Find out which ground covers, ferns, perennials and shrubs will thrive under the canopies of these West Coast giants
Full StoryGardening GuidesWhat to Plant Under Western Native Oak Trees
Keep your tree healthy by underplanting with ground covers, grasses, perennials and shrubs that thrive in dry summer conditions
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsIntroduce Ashyleaf Buckwheat to Your Native California Garden
Eriogonum cinereum, a lesser-known native buckwheat, adds a delicate touch to the drought-tolerant landscape
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsLemmon’s Marigold Brings Flowers to Desert Gardens in Spring and Fall
The deep yellow flowers of this shrubby perennial herald the arrival of both seasons in drought-tolerant gardens
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsPlant Rocky Mountain Beeplant for Late-Summer Color and Pollinator Buzz
Add pizazz to your garden with this native annual. Its vivid pink flower spikes are magnets for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsCalifornia Gardeners: Add Woolly Bluecurls to Your Fall Planting List
This native evergreen shrub enchants with its delightful fragrance, nearly year-round blooms and benefits to pollinators
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsFor a Bare Garden Wall or an Empty Corner, Consider Jasmine Nightshade
Solanum laxum has dainty white flowers and thrives in gardens where winters are mild
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