In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means and how to site plants accordingly in the garden. Discover beautiful ...

Holly Jones started studying the micro-climate and the topography on her family farm near Crawfordsville, about 40 miles south of Iowa City, Iowa.

Plant hardiness zones are shifting northward nationwide as the country continues to warm, affecting farmers, gardeners and ...

Yarrow, showy evening primrose, Russian sage and so many more flowering plants are perfectly happy in sunny, rocky landscapes ...

Solana Beach City Council approved a second reading on June 18 of the new Cal Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. Cities throughout the state have been approving updates to their local maps as part of … ...

In this Reality Check, The Tribune investigated how various areas are labeled under Cal Fire’s new fire hazard severity maps.

Maps that more than double the local area included in fire hazard severity zones are expected to take effect in July for Ventura County property owners.

The number of acres in San Luis Obispo County in some kind of fire hazard zone increased 862% under the new state map.

Learn how the experts approach a blank canvas when designing a flower garden that wows the entire neighborhood.

Brighten up the shaded areas of your yard with shade-loving, flowering woodland plants. Here are some plants (with ...

Millions of acres across Southern California have been designated fire hazard zones.