Most plants benefit from companion planting - where each species complements the other. This can be even more important in drier, arid zones where water is more scarce. Palm trees are often grown in ...

Ever lounged by the pool at a fancy resort, surrounded by swaying palms, and thought, “Why can’t my backyard feel like this?” Well, good news—it can! With the best poolside plants, it’s easy to turn ...

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* What it is: Rodger’s flower or Rodgersia is a little-known, under-used perennial flower that offers an especially useful option in shaded, damp spots in the yard. This plant has big, leathery leaves ...

Commenters were thrilled. Proud homeowner shares video after transforming ordinary lawn: 'Now that's a tropical paradise' ...

We have come to a time when we need to depend more on our gardens and what they can produce to keep our food costs lower and products locally grown. Humans have had an impact on the world’s ecosystems ...

are among the most valuable food resources one can harvest from the home garden. They are packed with nutrition and can be grown vertically in the garden to save space. Poles, fences or trellises ...

In the backyard of a house on the east side of Torrance, there is a greenhouse. A full, leafy canopy frames either side of the wooden door. Overlapping palms and succulents soak up the sun. Inside the ...