Growing up in LA, I took my dad’s innate green thumb for granted — and frankly, didn’t even consider his skills as covetable until my late 20s. But after killing an alarming number of plants in my own ...

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With a wide range of species to choose from, viburnum is a compelling option for all kinds of hedging needs. There are 20-foot varieties and more compact options that reach 6-8 feet tall, so gardeners ...

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go ...

Salvia patens have the clearest blue flowers and are easily raised from seed, but are tender and need winter protection. Salvia guaranitica Blue Enigma is another deep blue salvia. For a hardier blue, ...

According to Angalena Malavenda, head of operations at Palmstreet, the foliage of scented geraniums gives a creative gardener a fun scent palette to work with, including lemon, rose, peppermint, pine, ...

Loretta Swit, a star of TV's "M*A*S*H," dies at 87 Thousands of veterans to march on DC over benefits cuts—"Will not stand by" Six sleep warning signs that indicate underlying health issues ...

Mullkey decided to one-up her Michael Jackson look from a Sweet 16 matchup against NC State with the trifecta: purple, sequins and flowers ― large ones. Excuse me, Big Mulk. I wasn't familiar ...

Houseplants are a great addition to any home ... as wet leaves can cause problems," he adds. With its rich purple flowers and dark green leaves, the African Violet is a great choice for those looking ...