Planting evergreen trees as privacy screens often looks friendlier than a fence, is cheaper than a wall, and prettier than lattice. It may take longer to reach a size to fully do the job, but it will ...

Winter can be a challenging time for gardeners, especially when it comes to maintaining a vibrant and lively rock garden. However, with the right selection of evergreen plants, your garden can remain ...

Evergreen shrubs are the backbone of a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape, offering color and structure in every season. From compact junipers to lush camellias, the right choice depends on your ...

Are you looking for a small- to medium-sized evergreen landscape tree that is easy to care for, produces fragrant, delicate, white flowers and also makes delicious fruit? Then the loquat is the tree ...

You can rip overgrown bushes out and start over, but this isn't always desirable. Here's how to landscape a yard with ...

Jose Manzo, manager of Seaside Gardens Nursery in Carpinteria, is a big proponent of Mediterranean-zoned trees, shrubs and perennials, which are less thirsty than other non-natives or exotic plants.