California Gardening307 Stories
Gardening GuidesGermander Sage Makes a Versatile Flowering Ground Cover
Light up drought-tolerant gardens, and attract butterflies and hummingbirds, with Salvia Chamaedryoides’ vibrant blue blooms
Full StoryGardening GuidesHartweg’s Sundrops Blankets Southwestern Landscapes in Yellow
The vivid flowers of Calylophus hartwegii add sunny color to drought-tolerant gardens from spring through fall
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsFlame Acanthus Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds All Summer Long
Texas native Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii peps up drought-tolerant gardens with its dark orange flowers
Full StoryGardening Guides10 Small-Scale Agaves Just Right for Containers
Use these little living sculptures to enhance your outdoor spaces, from alfresco dining tables to urban courtyards
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsMyoporum Parvifolium a Lush Green Alternative to the Lawn
Plant this Australian native in mild-winter climates as a low-maintenance, semi-drought-tolerant ground cover
Full StoryNative PlantsPlant These Fall-Flowering Natives in Early Summer for Pollinator Love
These 3 groups of plants will support masses of beneficial insects come autumn
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsAruncus Dioicus Is a Stately Plant for Shady, Moist Garden Spots
Plant goat’s beard in perennial and woodland gardens. Its large white spring blooms attract bees, beetles and butterflies
Full StoryGround CoversNative Alternatives to English Ivy, Japanese Pachysandra and Periwinkle
These shade-loving ground covers are good for the environment and say something about where you are
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsVitex Agnus-Castus Fills Gardens With Fragrant Blooms and Foliage
Spikes of purple flowers adorn chaste tree’s aromatic foliage throughout the warm season in Southern gardens
Full StoryGardening Guides10 Drought-Tolerant Shrubs That Thrive in Full Sun and Reflected Heat
Got a hot spot in your garden where plants often die? Try these tough shrubs that add beauty while shrugging off the heat
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsAgastache Rupestris, a Heat-Loving Hummingbird Magnet
Threadleaf giant hyssop adds color and fragrance to late-summer and fall xeric gardens
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