Horticultural Journal

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea), also known as Crimson Sage   The Salvia (or sage) genus, in the Lamiaceae, or mint, family has over 1000...

Is it time for a landscape cleanup for your yard? Perhaps you've been putting it off for a while. We've got you covered.   Fall is one of the...

The word ‘pumpkin’ will most likely bring many images and memories to the mind’s eye; trick-or-treating on a cool autumn evening, sharing a tasty...

Hi, Everyone. We are back with Part 2 of our look at common wet season (winter) weeds in Southern California. If you did not see Part 1, please take...

Yes, wo do still have a wet season in Southern California. Alright, Washington State, we get it, you have a lot more rain, but the heavy clouds...

Olive trees have a long history intertwined with humanity. Since days long before we have a written record of, humans were cultivating olives for...

When we were young, we all loved blowing on dandelions and making wishes. Well, I hope all your wishes came true, however the best wish you could...

Fall is one of the best seasons in the Los Angeles area for new planting.   Fall has finally arrived in Southern California. Although we still...

Retaining walls can be made out of many different types of material, including wood,  concrete blocks, and, as pictured above boulders.  ...

Even plants that do well in hot climates will need a little extra love during a heat wave.     Summer heat waves are part of life in...

Fire season is here in Southern California. Below are requirements from the Los Angeles County fire department on landscape cleaning for fire...

Sprinklers, along with all forms of irrigation, need maintenance to keep them in good working condition. We are here to do that for you.  ...

A beautiful fescue grass lawn. The sod (grass blades and roots in a layer of soil) was laid down across leveled bare soil.   To Sod or Not To...

Redwood retaining lines on a hillside slope in the San Rafaels.   Installing retaining lines and terraces on your landscape slope.   One...

A new landscape, or cleaning up the existing landscape, is like adding a room to your house. It beautifies, adding to the spirit, and beautifies,...

A freshly cleaned landscape in La Crescenta   Time for a Summer Cleanup The summer heat is here and the yard is looking a little sad. The...

Grading the soil level of a yard for proper water management   What is soil grading? In order to have proper landscape water drainage, we want...

A dramatic flare to your landscape with outdoor lighting.   Outdoor lighting adds dramatic effect to your property and security for your...

  Patio lighting is a must here in Southern California. If you have a patio, and care to use it, being able to extend your enjoyment late into...