Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Looking out the front windows of their Northeast L ...

Nonnative jacaranda trees in South Pasadena arguably amount to an "island of sterility" as far as the natural ecosystem is concerned. (David McNew / Getty Images) Prevailing notions of responsible ...

Q. I would like to plant California natives in my yard, but I don’t know where to buy them. I would also like to see them planted so I know what they look like when they’re full-grown. Your original ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is the first to focus exclusively on California native plants, and now they’re inspiring landscapers to do the same. The California native ...

For many of us, the world we live in has become so complex and fast-paced that we seek out ways to relax and recharge. Perhaps, in response to this, one of the new trends in contemporary landscaping ...

As California prepares a crackdown on the thirsty grass landscaping that's popular at car dealerships, Del Grande Dealer Group is running ahead of the curve. Over the past two years, the group has ...

As gardeners, we are drawn to the latest, brightest varieties of thirsty, exotic species for our gardens, always chasing the new and unusual. As our world heats up with climate change, water-thirsty ...

Before joining the paper in 2019, the Kentucky native spent nearly 25 years at the Seattle Times covering the Pacific ...

If you are thinking about making your yard more sustainable or eco-friendly in the coming year, have you considered creating ...