Garden Allies: Lady Beetles
There are those who do not really like insects, but it’s hard to find anyone who does not have a soft spot for lady beetles.…
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Fire Safe Landscaping
Fire is powerful, consuming, and terrifying. Literally, a force of nature. Our thoughts and hearts are with people in and around San Diego County as…
California Drought
For the first time in 15 years the entire state of California is suffering moderate to extreme drought conditions. Reports of the personal and economic…
Changing Times, Changing Gardens: San Luis Obispo
[sidebar]September 13–14, 2014 California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA[/sidebar] Join Pacific Horticulture, a lively gathering of eco-thought leaders and designers, and other like-minded…
California (Native Plant) Comeback
A brief report from the world of science
Ocean-Friendly Gardening
Ocean Friendly Gardens serve to protect waterways as well as reduce green waste, trim expensive and unnecessary water use, and have an overall smaller…
Casa de los Arcos: An Evolution of a Garden
Los Angeles-based landscape designer Laura Morton began working on Casa de los Arcos in 2006 when owners Susan Kandel and Peter Lunenfeld hired her to…
Hollywood Revival
How would you define a successful residential landscape? As a professional landscape designer, I’ve heard many responses to this question. Wish lists from clients often…
Garden Allies: Reptiles
Other than spiders, perhaps no other animals in the garden engender as much fear and misunderstanding as reptiles. Once safety has been ascertained, however, the…