May 13—Ceanothus is a diverse group of shrubs called by the common nicknames "Wild lilac" and "California lilac", since the majority of species are native to California. It's easy to find a spot for ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. With the drought continuing to put pressure ...

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden. California Flora Nursery specializes in propagating plants on-site and has expanded ...

The sight and fragrance of lilacs, blooming in shades from deep violet-purple to pink to white, are among the splendors of spring. If you’d like to have that splendor in your yard, be careful about ...

North Bay communities are surrounded by plentiful, diverse scenes of nature that not only enrich our lives but teach us about designing gardens, too. The types, forms, foliage and growth habits of ...

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Native plants are often known for grand springtime displays followed by dismal summer and fall foliage. But that isn’t true for all native plants. A little research, careful planning and conscientious ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown shrub. This shrub, a western ...