But certain trees are still putting on a show with their beautiful evergreen foliage, raising the question of whether winter ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Today, landscape design goes hand-in-hand with water conservation strategies. The world’s limited natural resources require homeowners to be more conscious of their water use and that includes ...

A water-saving landscape. Courtesy San Diego County Water Authority Third in a series republished with permission from the San Diego County Water Authority‘s website. Before starting your water-saving ...

Water trees, shrubs, lawns, and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage that affects the health of the entire plant. Water only when air and soil temperatures ...

As temperatures rise and the time between rains decreases, many homeowners begin to increase the frequency of watering their outdoor plants, and when a whole community of folks engage in watering it ...

Effective landscaping can do more than beautify home exteriors. It creates outdoor living spaces and interacts with sun and other elements to provide shade and windbreak where it's needed most. The ...

Mesic plants (which include trees and shrubs) come from wet regions and have evolved there, so that’s what they are used to. Examples include our famous mulberry trees but can also include ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

Sometimes the internet leads you astray, but other times, it gives great advice. From uses of cardboard boxes to gravel ...

Matilija poppies, or Romneya coulteri, have the largest flower of any poppy. they’re native to dry, sunny areas from California to Baja and are good choices for successful water-saving landscapes.