A reader wanted to attract pollinators and foster biodiversity without spending a bundle to redo her property. We’ve got tips. By Catrin Einhorn Gabrielle Stevenson needed advice on how to welcome ...
A guide explaining why using native plants is essential for a thriving garden. The content highlights benefits such as easier maintenance, better resilience to pests and climate, and supporting local ...
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. As homeowners face long, dry summers and periods of extended drought, and rising water bills, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden ...
Malibu has one of the most beautiful coastal settings in California, but anyone who has tried to garden there knows the deal: ...
Jack L. Carter, Martha A. Carter and Donna J. Stevens, 214 pages, softcover $20. Mimbres Publishing, 2003. This user-friendly guide includes photos and descriptions of 108 woody species and 38 ...
In many of my articles, I write about the importance of planting with native plants. I usually also mention one of the challenges — choosing and finding the species you need. This article will help ...
Welcome to the October edition of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter, with a list of this month’s plant-related activities and upcoming events. But first, let’s celebrate one of my favorite things about ...