30th October 2009
Many home plant pest problems can be easily solved by using a little insecticidal soap. It is easy and inexpensive to mix up your own organic insect killer at home. You will be saving money on pesticides and won't have to worry about dangerous chemicals...
24th July 2009
Toyon, California Holly or California Christmas Berry (Heteromeles arbutifolia) are beautiful shrubs cultivated for their bright red berries in winter and deep green leaves. Toyon is an ideal replacement for English Holly (Ilex) if you need a drought-tol...
09th July 2009
Euryops, or Yellow Daisy Bush are drought tolerant shrubs that flower almost all year round. They have bright yellow daisy-like blossoms that cover the shrub like a golden cloak. Their leaves are dark green with deep serrated edges that resemble Shasta ...
18th May 2009
Bay laurel, or laurus nobilis is a drought tolerant perennial tree native to the warm, dry Mediterranean region. The fragrant, leathery bay leaves are dried for use as a cooking herb and in the pantry. Other names for this aromatic plant with deep green l...
05th May 2009
The sage herbs you cook with in the kitchen also a makes a delicious addition to dry gardens. Culinary Sage or salvia officinalis is native to the warm Mediterranean regions. They grow to a height of three feet tall and almost as wide. The stems are sq...
09th April 2009
If you are looking for a pretty shrub or small tree for a drought tolerant garden with great big dramatic flowers put Sweet Desert Willow on your planting list. Chilopsis linearis is known for large, unique flowers which bloom in shades from pink, purple...
24th February 2009
Geraniums are a flowering garden favorite, known for bright red or hot pink flowers. This plant has the Latin name Pelargonium and the common name Geranium. Pelargonium hortorum are also called Common Garden Geraniums. They are perennial plants which g...
30th January 2009
Kalanchoe plants are pretty dry garden bloomers known for their bright colorful flowers. They're great succulent plants for dry landscapes or as houseplants in container gardens indoors. Kalanchoes are in the Crassulaceae or, Stonecrop family. Most var...
17th October 2008
Lavender is an aromatic herb grown for centuries and appreciated for its fragrant, purplish blue flowers. These small, drought-tolerant shrubs take full sun to partial shade outdoors. They can take moderate water, but can also survive in low water garde...
07th October 2008
Driving in California is always an adventure, in Los Angeles, the sport of driving has been elevated to an art form. Like qualifying for the Indy 500 pole position, you never know who you will be sharing the road with. Some drivers are on their cell pho...
07th October 2008
Many people are rediscovering the joys of staying home and taking 'staycations'. Your garden can become the perfect place to provide a peaceful sanctuary to escape from the world and unwind. Screen plants can provide privacy in your garden, hide an unsi...
14th July 2008
Fragrant rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial, evergreen shrub. Not only are they wonderful cooking herbs, they are also dependable plants to use in any drought tolerant garden. These plants are native to the Mediterranean region which is kn...
13th February 2008
Most childhood memories include reaching up to grab huge, pink swirls of cotton candy clouds at the circus or an amusement park. It brings back hot summer days, crunchy sweet candy you can only eat with your hands and of course, pink sticky faces and clo...
08th October 2007
Several different types of cooking ingredients come from corn. Corn bread, stews and even fried catfish recipes call for some form of corn. If you are missing an ingredient knowing its equivalent or substitution can save grandma's recipe from oblivion. ...
25th September 2007
Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) are useful in the landscape for dramatic impact, adding a southwestern feel to any landscape. Opuntia cactus also have edible pads and provide the red cactus pears of commerce. This cactus variety grows wild in...
