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...
Give Plants What They Want
Dogwoods are certainly pretty as they bloom this time of year. They are rare, but seen often enough in nurseries to make one wonder...
I Love My Job: Teacher to the Child Stars
HOLLYWOOD—There’s one question David Combs has had to endure countless times in 38 years on countless movie sets, “What role are you playing?” With...
Building Wealth Through Real Estate
LOS ANGELES—As the economy improves and the real estate market gets stronger, many are now looking to buy property with an eye toward building...
There Is Variety In Succulents
Cacti have thick, fleshy stems outfitted with nasty spines instead of leaves. Agaves and related aloes have stout, fibrous stems that are mostly obscured...