Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

Hostas are perennials that provide significant foliage interest in your flower garden or landscape. Miss America consists of heart-shaped green leaves with white centers and light green streaking.The ...

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to ...

Rain is forecast for later this week, but Phoenix will need more than one storm to offset months of drought. With parched soils and plants, residents need to take extra care of their landscaping to ...

If you’re considering adding trees or shrubs to your landscape in the coming growing season, winter is the perfect time to do the research you’ll need to find the right kind. “Choosing the right ...

The weather has warmed above last week's freezing temperatures. But it's still winter and your garden is susceptible to freezes. What you should know.

Winter sowing gives seeds the chilling period (stratification) they need to break dormancy and germinate. Seeds sown into ...

(NCCISMA) is a local non-regulatory agency; best known for invasive species control and education resources, NCCISMA is ...