California Gardening307 Stories
Flowers and PlantsUnusual Totem Pole Cactus Is a Standout in Southwest Gardens
This thornless cactus makes a statement in the ground or in a container in mild-winter climates
Full StoryGardening GuidesGot a Hot, Humid Landscape? Add Tropical Flair With Air Plants
Turn tree trunks and walls into lush canvases with plants adapted to the canopies of the rainforest
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsHummingbird Sage Lures Wildlife With Its Sweet, Fruity Fragrance
This native California ground cover thrives with little water on grassy slopes, under trees or in patio containers
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsTufted Evening Primrose Shines at Night
Oenothera caespitosa waits until the sun is ready to set before unfurling its large white petals that draw visitors and evening pollinators
Full StoryGrassesVersatile Breeze Mat Rush Sails Into Drought-Tolerant Yards
Grassy Lomandra longifolia thrives year-round in shady and sunny gardens, in containers and in the ground
Full StoryGardening GuidesPrunus Virginiana Thrives Under Deciduous Trees
Plant chokecherry for showy white flowers favored by native bees in spring, and to provide nesting habitat and food for birds
Full StoryGround Covers10 Succulents That Make Pretty, Easy-Care Ground Covers
These low-growing succulents create interest in the drought-tolerant garden
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsWhite Sage Shimmers in the Water-Wise Garden
California native Salvia Apiana features silvery-green foliage and seasonal flowers that bees, hummingbirds and butterflies love
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsAbutilon Palmeri Dazzles the Southwest With Nearly Year-Round Blooms
Plant Palmer’s Indian mallow for velvety foliage, long-lasting orange flowers and an abundance of wildlife benefits
Full StoryGardening Guides8 Cactuses Bring Spring Flowers to Dry Gardens
These prickly desert plants transform in spring with the arrival of their colorful blossoms
Full StoryInspiring GardensNative Plants Bring 10 Southern California Front-Yard Gardens to Life
Rare plants, rain gardens and wildlife habitats are just a few of the features showcased on the 2016 Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour
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