With more than 6,000 species of California native plants, you would think that would be enough for a garden devoted exclusively to them. Yet occasionally you come across a plant with a pedigree that ...

Mix permanent herb plants like bay, rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram and sage with waterwise ornamental plants, in full sun ...

Prune annual herbs like basil fully before frost, but leave cold-hardy types to reseed naturally. Lightly trim woody herbs like sage and thyme; save heavy pruning for spring. Use mulch or covers to ...

What flowers do hummingbirds like? Turn your garden into a pollinator haven with colorful hummingbird flowers such as bee ...

When planting a fruit tree, most gardeners think of purchasing an Anna apple, August Pride peach, Mission fig or Santa Rosa ...

Keep your Christmas cactus healthy and full by removing some of the segments. Pruning encourages branching and can produce ...

Q: When should I prune my rose bushes? They never really go completely dormant, in that they keep their leaves and ...

The best color is on new growth — branches that are just a year or two old. Older branches will turn grayish or brown. “To ...

The best thing you can do for any plant in your garden is to water it deeply ahead of a freeze. Water acts as an insulator, ...

As much of a toxic place as the internet can be, you can also learn something new every time you go online. Such pieces of ...

No. 16 Texas plays host to No. 3 Texas A&M in a fierce rivalry game to end the regular season at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Friday. The Longhorns will be trying to keep their ...