How-To Guides

Muskogee Crape Myrtle Tree: Care Guide
Muskogee Crape Myrtle Tree: Care Guide
The Muskogee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Muskogee') is a stunning, low-maintenance tree that brings vibrant color and year-round beauty to any garden. Its long-lasting lavender-pink blooms, colorful fall foliage, and striking... Read more
Pink Dogwood Tree: Care Guide
Pink Dogwood Tree: Care Guide
Stellar Pink Dogwood (Cornus ‘Stellar Pink’) The Stellar Pink Dogwood (Cornus × rutgersensis ‘Stellar Pink’ / Cornus × ‘Rutgan’) is a stunning deciduous tree prized for soft pink spring “flowers”... Read more
Waterwise Gardening in California: A Complete Guide to Drought-Tolerant Landscaping
Waterwise Gardening in California: A Complete Guide to Drought-Tolerant Landscaping
In a state where water is increasingly scarce, waterwise gardening offers a smart, sustainable way to maintain a vibrant landscape. By choosing drought-tolerant plants—like native sages, lavender, manzanita, and succulents—and... Read more
Podocarpus gracilior fern pine at Plants Express
Growing and Caring for Podocarpus Gracilior
Looking for a low-maintenance, elegant privacy hedge or windbreak? Podocarpus gracilior, also known as Fern Pine, is a drought-tolerant evergreen prized for its soft, feathery foliage and year-round appeal. Perfect... Read more
Growing Italian Cypress for an Elegant Garden
Growing Italian Cypress for an Elegant Garden
Italian Cypress trees (Cupressus sempervirens) are a popular choice for landscaping, offering tall, narrow growth and evergreen foliage ideal for privacy screens, borders, and Mediterranean-style gardens. This guide covers everything... Read more
ornamental grass along modern luxurious estate
Essential Tips for Cutting Back Ornamental Grasses
Learn how and when to cut back ornamental grasses with this complete guide. Discover the best trimming times for both cool-season and warm-season grasses, step-by-step techniques, tool recommendations, and expert... Read more
trees transitioning in the fall
Prepping Your Garden for Cooler Weather
  Fall Gardening Maintenance and Tips for California: A Complete Guide to Prepping Your Garden for Cooler Weather As the hot summer months start to wind down, fall arrives, bringing... Read more
apple tree in yard
Fruit Tree Care: How to Fertilize Fruit Trees
Fruit Tree Care: How to Fertilize Fruit Trees Fertilizing fruit trees is a cornerstone of fruitful gardening. Whether you're nurturing a citrus tree in your backyard or growing an orchard,... Read more
Palm trees
How to Trim a Palm Tree - Pruning Tips
Ultimate Guide to Trimming Palm Trees in California: Techniques and Tips Welcome, fellow green thumbs and palm enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a delightful journey by learning the art of... Read more
California field sedge groundcover
How-To Guide: Ground Cover
Introduction Ground covers are the unsung heroes of garden design, providing a myriad of benefits that go beyond mere aesthetics. These resilient plants prevent soil erosion, suppress weeds, and require... Read more
drought tolerant kangaroo paw
How-To Guide: Drought-Tolerant Plants
Essential Guide to Planting and Caring for Drought-Tolerant Plants Introduction Drought-tolerant gardening is a sustainable and cost-effective approach to landscaping, offering significant environmental benefits. By selecting plants that thrive with... Read more
tangelo tree
Caring For & Planting Tangelo Trees & Bushes
Caring For & Planting Tangelo Trees Like labradoodles, brunch, and athleisure, tangelos are a fusion that brings you the best of both worlds: sweet and easily peeled like a tangerine,... Read more