Landscape Ideas

Best Crape Myrtle Varieties for Year-Round Color
Best Crape Myrtle Varieties for Year-Round Color
Discover the best crape myrtle varieties for year-round color in California. Compare bloom seasons, bark interest, fall foliage, and size to pick the right Lagerstroemia for your landscape. Read more
How to Plant Blueberry Bushes in August
How to Plant Blueberry Bushes in August
Learn how to plant blueberry bushes in August in California. Step-by-step guide covering soil acidification, watering, mulching, and variety selection for a strong fall root establishment. Read more
How to Grow Lavender: Summer Care & Harvesting Tips
How to Grow Lavender: Summer Care & Harvesting Tips
Learn how to grow lavender in California with expert summer care, watering, pruning, and harvesting tips from Plants Express nursery growers. Read more
Evergreen Shrubs That Thrive in Summer Heat: Zones 7–11
Evergreen Shrubs That Thrive in Summer Heat: Zones 7–11
Discover the best evergreen shrubs for USDA zones 7-11 that handle brutal summer heat without dropping leaves. Care tips, top picks, and planting advice from Plants Express. Read more
The California Gardener's Guide to Watering Wisely in July: Less Water, Healthier Plants
The California Gardener's Guide to Watering Wisely in July: Less Water, Healthier Plants
Master deep watering techniques for California zones 9-11. Science-backed strategies to grow healthier, drought-tolerant plants while using less water this July. Read more
Best Trees to Plant: Shade & Flowering
Best Trees to Plant: Shade & Flowering
Choosing the right tree transforms your landscape for decades to come. This guide breaks down the best trees to plant by function, size, and maintenance needs — helping you match... Read more
Earth Day Landscaping: 10 Eco-Friendly Garden Ideas
Earth Day Landscaping: 10 Eco-Friendly Garden Ideas
California homeowners face unique challenges: persistent drought, water restrictions, and the need to support declining pollinator populations. The good news? Creating an eco-friendly garden with dark star california lilac and... Read more
How to Grow Pencil Cactus: Complete Care Guide
How to Grow Pencil Cactus: Complete Care Guide
This guide covers everything you need for successful pencil cactus propagation in zones 9-11, from light requirements to step-by-step cutting techniques. Spring offers ideal conditions as growth accelerates with longer... Read more
Shade Trees for Small Yards: Best California Varieties
Shade Trees for Small Yards: Best California Varieties
Table of Contents Why Size Matters: Understanding Mature Dimensions Top 3 Shade Trees for Compact California Yards Quick-Pick Guide: Match Your Needs How to Plant Shade Trees for Long-Term Success... Read more
Shade Trees for Small California Yards: Compact Varieties
Shade Trees for Small California Yards: Compact Varieties
California homeowners with limited yard space face a common dilemma: how to enjoy cooling shade without planting a tree that will dominate the property in five years. The right compact... Read more
California's Best Edible Landscape Trees: Transform Your Yard Into a Productive Garden
California's Best Edible Landscape Trees: Transform Your Yard Into a Productive Garden
Why plant a purely ornamental tree when you can grow something equally gorgeous that feeds your family? This guide covers how to select and integrate fruit-bearing and productive trees into... Read more
jacaranda tree in a full bloom
7 Fast Growing Trees for California Homes
Trees bring beauty, shade, and life to any California yard—these seven fast growers will transform your landscape quickly. November 6, 2024 • By Justin Brooks Jump to: Introduction 1. Hass... Read more