California Gardening307 Stories
Winter GardeningGreat Design Plant: Toyon
Grow this fuss-free California native for beautiful winter color indoors and out
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingGreat Design Plant: Manzanita
Winter blooms and spectacular bark make this water-wise tree a worthwhile investment
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Black Mondo Grass
Skip the mall and spend Black Friday planting this unusual low-maintenance grass
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingGreat Design Tree: Japanese Maple
Lacy form and fiery fall color make Japanese maple a welcome tree for garden or patio
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingGreat Design Tree: Persian Ironwood
Plant this unusual deciduous stunner for seasonal interest year-round
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Red Kangaroo Paw
Plant this dramatic perennial in fall or spring for its height, hardiness and beautiful red blooms
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingGreat Design Plant: Tree Aloe
Plant this Dr. Seuss-like evergreen for an added character in your garden
Full StoryPurple FoliageGreat Design Plant: Smoke Tree
Plant a 'Grace' smoke tree for months of red, burgundy and purple foliage and an unusual spring bloom
Full StoryGold FoliageGreat Design Plant: Feather Reed Grass
Use this ornamental grass for height, color, texture and motion in your landscape
Full StoryBlue and Gray FoliageGreat Design Plant: Blue Chalk Sticks
Great color and texture make this drought-tolerant succulent a favorite for landscape designs
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Walker's Low Catmint
Prolific purple blooms, fragrant leaves, and cold-hardiness makes this a go-to plant for almost any garden
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