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The Chaparral, The Tangled Assortment of low-growing, drought-resistant native shrubs covering most of San Diego County’s lower mountain slopes, has managed to remain somewhat green this summer.

Have you ever wandered around your yard and thought to yourself, “How did that plant get there?” It might be the only plant that looks like that in your entire yard. Your neighbors don’t have that ...

You may plant them in one place, but nature has its own planes, trains and subway system spreading out and moving on down the road. Plants like thes Verbena bonariensis will reseed in the garden.

Whether you have an expansive yard or a collection of pots on a fire escape, all gardeners share a lust for color. Bold flowers exploding into glorious bloom are not only an exciting sign of warmer ...

“I collected some dried pods from common milkweed last year. What’s the best way and time to plant the seeds from the milkweed pods?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Judy Roberts. Horticulture expert ...

There is good news about the monarch butterfly migration this year. It looks like the number of butterflies that made it to their overwintering grounds in Mexico has nearly doubled compared to last ...

The end of the warmer months can be depressing for the avid gardener. Thankfully, seeds from past blooms give hope for future plantings. But seeds don’t last forever, and the older they get, the less ...

Question: What should I do about the seed pods forming on cannas? Do I cut them off and will they produce more blooms? Answer: Leaving the seed pods on canna plants to pop open and grow more plants ...