Q: How can I prevent squirrels from picking my yaupon branches and eating the berries? I'm afraid I will lose my plants. A: Squirrel battles are commonplace in the garden; it's difficult to prevent ...

Lots of people want to plant gardens that attract and nurture bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Fortunately, many plants that are pollinator magnets also provide beauty and interest. Even ...

Culture: Well-drained soil. Plant’s long taproot helps it tolerate dry conditions. Needs little fertilizer or organic matter to do well. Easy-to-grow, tough plant that needs only medium moisture.

This spring has been special. We finally made it to May and I am still able to have a fire in my outdoor fireplace almost every evening due to the cooler weather. The plants in my yard got a little ...

A perennial tough as nails yet as delicate as sprigs of baby's breath is always a winner in the West. In the furnace of the California desert, Gaura lindheimeri has proven its mettle against ...

A few years ago they built a store and landscaped the parking lot. I'd drive by on my way into town observing the original plants for a long time now. What knocks my socks off every time is the gauras ...