The stickleback is a small fish characterized by its conspicuous spines and unique reproductive behavior. Despite its small size, it is a fierce swimmer that scares off predators with its movable ...

A well-designed yard is a combination of different elements, such as a wildflower patch attracting local pollinators, a soft lawn inviting bare feet, and hardscaping providing structure and function.

Blending biophilic beauty with functional living has long been a design hallmark. But beyond a well-placed fiddle-leaf fig or ...

Pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosum or Eutrochium fistulosum) grows 8 feet tall or more, adding architectural interest and ...

Visit the 15-acre grounds at the former estate of the late Walter and Leonore Annenberg, including nine acres of desert ...

This is a slice of heaven…,” says listing agent Bob LaPerla. “It is so serene. The owners have maintained this property so ...

With this delightfully warm weather, the earth is coming alive. Buds are swelling, maples are flowering, and the birds have ...

Essentially, trying to increase diversity to create a healthy, well-balanced garden. While some may not consider them companion plants, cover crops are a great way to help improve soils, which will ...

While spring, summer and autumn are all about plant activity, winter is not the time to retreat indoors and develop cabin fever because the soil is too hard to work. It’s the chance to explore the ...

If you're feeling inspired and want some of these joyful blooms in your garden, too, you may wonder, can you plant tulips in the spring? Tulips grow from bulbs and need to be planted at a specific ...

Locals are swapping their in-ground pools for recreational ponds. But are they worth the investment? Tom Smith, owner of ...

Traditional plant stands seem to come in two styles: those mid-century-modern ones that stay low to the ground and fit just one big pot, and the more bookshelf-style bamboo units with a few ...