What effect is the California drought having on the native orchids?

Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden in the Golden State by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife

GARDENING GUIDES 10 Top Native Plants for Northern California Gardens

Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife of Northern California

GARDENING GUIDES Great Design Plant: Dudleya, a Dramatic California Native

Set up this succulent in native conditions and see just how little care it needs to thrive in the landscape

GARDENING GUIDES Great Native Plant: California Flannel Bush

Forget watering once this bush is established. But the yellow burst in spring and summer, you'll remember

INSPIRING GARDENS Native 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

GARDENING GUIDES 10 Top Native Plants for Southern California Gardens

Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife of Southern California

MY HOUZZ My Houzz: Early-California Style for a 1920s Home and Garden

By Bonnie McCarthy

Native plantings and flea market treasures fill the cozy live-work space of a Southern California landscape designer

GROUND COVERS Native Alternatives to English Ivy, Japanese Pachysandra and Periwinkle

By Curtis Adams

These shade-loving ground covers are good for the environment and say something about where you are

GARDENING GUIDES Great Native Plant: Cleveland Sage

Get a whiff of this salvia for a garden experience to remember. Oh, and you can almost forget about maintenance

GARDENING GUIDES Great Design Plant: Purple Needle Grass, California’s State Grass

The long-lived, drought-tolerant Stipa pulchra is as admired for its benefits as for its good looks