Key Points Some of the most colorful plants are the most drought-tolerant, including native wildflowers.Lantana, zinnias, ...

Sometimes, you just need to stop and appreciate all of Mother Nature's most beautiful creations. You know, literally, stop and smell the roses. And if you're going to indulge in that moment of zen, ...

It’s amazing to me that an array of important pollinators and other invertebrates found their way to my yard because of my ...

One of the most unusual — and pungent — botanical wonders is coming to Southern California, and, this year, visitors will get ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Heidi Berton / For The Times) Clearly, there's no shortage of flowers in Southern California. As I write this near the end of ...

California native plants tend to be more modest than their hyper-gaudy non-native cousins more readily available on nursery shelves. Many California native plants also go dormant in the summer, which ...

If you or the one you love adores flowers, consider planning a California road trip to explore these stunning gardens. They amaze visitors with their vivid colors and exquisite displays. ByRobin Raven ...

Kathleen Ferguson grabbed a pair of pruning shears from a mailbox nailed to a garden bed and leaned down to cut bunches of Orlaya grandiflora on the flower-filled hillside. “This property has a pulse, ...

Our in-depth guide to plants to prune in July, including early-flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals in flower beds, ...