There's one showy, pollinator-friendly summer bloomer that loves a good late-winter haircut — prune it right, and it'll ...

Butterfly Bush is one of those shrubs that gets the best of a lot of us. We never can truly anticipate just how huge they can ...

Winter pruning isn't just about cleanup. Some plants respond best to December cuts, shaping how they grow, bloom, and recover ...

Ever walk through a garden that just feels alive and inviting? The secret might be in how the space uses height.

A resident of a street in Preston says he was horrified to be told it is his responsibility to rectify damage caused to his ...

Some of the most beautiful and surprisingly common plants could spell serious danger for your pets, especially curious cats ...

Experts reveal the five tree species that can quietly damage your garden and home – and the safe alternatives to plant ...

Our native holly has a long history of pagan and Christian traditions. The Celts believed it would ward off evil spirits.

These hikes from Maura Fox’s Hike of the Week column can be found in Julian, Poway, Santee and other East County communities.

Our native holly has a long history of pagan and Christian traditions. The Celts believed it would ward off evil spirits.

Every piece of the natural world is important, playing a role in supporting other pieces and keeping the whole shebang stable and resilient. But some species seem to do more than their share. A good ...