Carissa (Carissa macrocarpa) is native to South Africa, but it is a longtime favorite of our area and you will find it ...

Infectious fungal spores have an easier time remaining viable and spreading in damp or humid conditions. By improving airflow ...

Don't settle for ordinary shrubs when deciding what to plant in your yard. These new and improved cultivars are a step above ...

A stunning Ten Mile Point garden, more than five decades in the making, will be open to visitors for the Victoria ...

Visiting Southern California? The Conejo Valley offers travelers plenty of ways to explore this special place.

One of the most classic varieties for a hedge, holly is easily recognized for its dark glossy leaves and their sharp edges.

There are many ways to use boxwood for backyard privacy, but a fence is the simplest. With the right conditions, these shrubs can grow much taller than the average fence, reaching heights of 15 to 20 ...

A neatly trimmed boxwood fence running along a sidewalk - M.Nyusha/Shutterstock ...