Watering Water Wise Plants
UNITED STATES—Native plants like coast live oak, valley oak, toyon, flannel bush, Western redbud and California lilac (ceanothus) are among the most resilient of...
A Few Favorite Cut Flowers
UNITED STATES—Flowers add such variety of color and fragrance to the garden that it is no wonder that they are so popularly cut and...
Retirees Can Get Financing
LOS ANGELES—Retirement is an exciting time in life. Being able to spend more time with family and friends is especially enticing after nearly a...
Reasons Why Your Home Isn’t Selling
LOS ANGELES—Putting your home on the market is an emotional decision, but watching it sit there with little interest from potential buyers can add...
Gardening Up A Wall
UNITED STATES—Like so many fads often do, the vertical gardening fad has become trendier than it really should be. It certainly has practical applications,...
Are You Prepared To Be A Landlord?
LOS ANGELES—These days many are jumping into the rental property market. And given the recent growth of real estate in general, it’s not surprising...
Time For Warm Season Annuals
UNITED STATES—Nasturtium and sweet alyssum seem to be more than warm season annuals. Like many other warm season annuals, they get established best if...
The Rental Market Is Back
LOS ANGELES—The economy may not be doing that well, given a still sluggish job market and continuing troubles in many sectors. But one thing...
The Stakes Could Be High
UNITED STATES—The irony of landscaping and gardening to bring nature closer to the home is that it is so very unnatural. Plant specie are...
Tax Breaks Are A Big Incentive To Buy
LOS ANGELES—Buying a home is always an important decision for a family. The advantages are many for those who plan to purchase their first...