California Gardening307 Stories
Landscape DesignGreat Design Plant: Vine Maple
Exciting year-round color and adaptability make this highly ornamental native small tree a top choice for home gardens
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Coyote Bush
Remarkably resilient, this coast-happy shrub attracts native wildlife — and its leaves have an unusual attribute
Full StoryFlowersGreat Design Plant: Golden Currant
Cheery yellow flowers with a spicy fragrance and tasty fruit make this native plant a delightful addition to a home garden
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Island Alumroot
Shade tolerance and resilience make this California native a natural for planting under oaks and other canopy trees
Full StoryWinter GardeningCalifornia Gardener's January Checklist
Winter-defying blooms and pruning saws earn a cheer, while California-focused gardening design books get a well-deserved shout-out
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Noell's Grevillea
Late winter is prime showtime for this shrub's artful blooms, bringing color and cheer to coastal landscapes
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Coast Silktassel
Cascading catkins bring this California native shrub to life just when the rest of the landscape is asleep
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
"Gnarly" is a compliment here — a twisted form and yellow catkins make this plant unforgettable in the winter landscape
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: California Poppy
Fall planting: California's state flower offers a glorious spring show and spreads readily in gardens under the right conditions
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Purple Prairie Clover
Bees and butterflies and color, oh my! This cheery native perennial will energize your landscape
Full StoryEdible GardensGreat Design Plant: Persimmon
Combining beautiful fruit, vivid fall leaves and low maintenance, this tree is a winner in the garden
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