If you do one thing, plant oaks,” says Nick Jensen, conservation program director of the California Native Plant Society. They support insects, birds and squirrels.

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go dormant. Here are 13 guaranteed to provide riotous color.

Native-plants champion Doug Tallamy says individuals should reduce the amount of lawn they have and plant more native plants in his ... We get tips on getting the garden ready for summer and answer ...