It's really been a joy to reunite the soil with the plants that belong here,' Christopher Smee says of removing his lawn and planting California natives.

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Towsley Canyon in Newhall has hiking trails leading through shady oak woodlands and along a seasonal creek. And did we ...

Herbs are another excellent choice for smaller spaces. Rosemary and thyme are both rich in nectar and useful in the kitchen as well, for double the benefits. For later in the year, sedum is also worth ...

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With plainfin midshipmen, black-tailed jackrabbits, black-headed grosbeaks, and yellow-faced bumblebees. Life in spring ...

Ahhhh … spring! California foothill spring-flowering shrubs are not only stunning to look at but also provide alluring ...

Pruning is the selective removal of specific plant parts for the benefit of the whole plant. Some reasons to prune are to train a plant, maintain plant health, improve the quality of flowers, fruits ...