Correction: The Tiger's Eye Abutilon Tree was misidentified as Koelreuteria Bipinnata in a previous version. If you’re walking through Capitol Park you may notice the abundance of trees covering 40 ...

So here's the truth about California native plant landscapes: Without careful planning, they can get a little drab, especially in the summer when many go dormant, brittle and brown. In climates where ...

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I live in a neighborhood whose original houses were built 75 years ago. Those homes are modest single-story bungalows on 6,500-square-foot lots. However, as is the case in many Los Angeles ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Christopher Smee replaced his water-hungry lawn in Glendale with native California plants like sage and poppies, ...