Fantastic Fall Colors

If four-season color is what you seek in your California landscape, we have some fantastic ideas to make it happen. Brilliant fall color is not just an East Coast thing; there are loads of possibilities when it comes to creating spectacular autumn color in mild climates, from trees to shrubs to vines in glowing shades […] read more

Bee Happy, Bee Friendly Plants for California

Would you like to be a BFF to bees? Invite them to a tasty smorgasbord of sweet, fragrant delights. Your garden will benefit from an aesthetically beautiful interpretation of nature while keeping our hard-working pollinators healthy and happy. Bees do so much for us, pollinating 80% of the fruits and vegetables we eat, that the […] read more

Birdscaping for a Bird-Friendly Garden

Birdscaping for a Bird-Friendly Garden Beauty, color and song are just a few benefits of birdscaping. Creating a sheltered haven for birds offers a unique opportunity to observe flittering wildlife in a lovely natural sanctuary. Birds are also a boon to pest control as they dine heartily on insect pests. The secret to a bird-friendly […] read more

Fragrant Plants

The pure pleasure of a fragrant breeze is irresistible. Match that with beautiful blossoms and you’ve created an enchanting landscape. Closely tied to memory, fragrant plants draw visitors again and again to relive memories of happy occasions and romance. Place these beauties where their lovely fragrance will draw foot traffic along a path or entryway, […] read more

Great Bloomers for West Coast Landscapes

Plants Express brings you an international showcase of beautiful bloomers. These selections flower for a long period, do well in a range of conditions, and provide an incredible variety of fragrance, bloom habit and color without a lot of maintenance. Plant individually, in containers or in borders, or plant en masse to dazzle with drifts […] read more

Fantastic Ferns

Ancient and enchanting, ferns thrive in shady spots where little else grows. The seemingly fragile fern harks back to the time of the dinosaurs, surviving and thriving over the millennia in cool green forests and enchanted glens. Available in a range of textures, ferns lend an air of grace and tranquility to woodland gardens or […] read more

Low Water, Wow Color

Psst, here’s a word to the water wise – you can dramatically reduce your water consumption and still have a bright colorful garden that knocks your socks off. It can be our little secret. Here are some proven performers that are water-wise, easy care, and great for people on the go. These joyful selections love […] read more

Selected Succulents for California Landscapes

A succulent is any plant that stores water in juicy leaves, stems or roots to withstand periodic drought. Technically speaking, even Epidendrums are a part of this large family of plants! But most landscape professionals associate succulents with desert-style plants. Bring a touch of the Southwest to any landscape design Succulent plants provide dramatic, sculptured […] read more

Plants for Slopes and Hillsides

Here are plants you can take to the bank – literally. Got a rocky slope? How about a hillside with poor soil and little water? Plants Express has you covered with plants of all sizes, colors and exotic textures for the adventurous landscape designer. Forget the climbing gear since these plants do best when left […] read more

Edible Ornamentals

Edible Ornamentals – The Gourmet Garden What could be more practical and stylish than a lush landscape that produces loads of luscious fresh food ripe for the picking? Whether it’s a bounty of colorful fruit on gracefully branching trees, vine-covered trellises hanging with scrumptious tropical fruit, paths lined with fragrant herbs, or containers filled with […] read more