Consider these expert recommendations for fast-growing evergreen shrubs. Many are native plants to the South, provide a privacy screen, reduce noise, and add beauty to the garden.

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While California boasts waterfall royalty like Yosemite Falls and its famous siblings, Potem Falls remains the understated duchess of the north state – elegant, accessible, and refreshingly uncrowded.

Now’s the best time to plant as we approach what we hope will be a bountiful winter of rains to get plants established.

The Golden State has added an official shrub and snake, both selected for how they embody California’s natural resilience.

Pruning is often described as an art and a science, and most plants benefit from some pruning. California natives are no exception. But where to get started? Let’s begin by ...

In early October, I hiked to a summit that provided a lovely vista of Squam Lake and the surrounding hillsides. In a typical year, the view would have provided a spectacular array of colors from New ...

For decades, the burning bush (Euonymus alatus), also referred to as corky spindletree, was a staple in suburban landscaping. Its red foliage in the fall made it the perfect plant to watch the ...

Governor Newsom has declared the giant garter snake and bigberry manzanita as official state symbols, highlighting California's unique biodiversity. Donald Trump health update issued after physical ...

A state snake and shrub? Meet California’s newest designated state symbols More about manzanitas: The big berry manzanita is a poignant reminder of resilience amid California’s extreme weather cycles.