California mints make wonderful flower ... Incorporating some of the best desert plants in your yard, and growing drought-tolerant shrubs and perennials is a sustainable approach to gardening.

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The devastating fires in California early this year came after a particularly unfortunate weather pattern—an exceptionally ...

Three highly attractive palms are generally considered fire-safe as long as their dry fronds are removed in a timely manner.

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but then that will be bounded by really severe drought," said Naomi Fraga, director of conservation programs at California Botanic Garden. "So rather than having an average year, we're kind of ...

A Lazarus heart beats inside an obscure grass. Rip it from the soil; throw it on the counter; walk away; let it dry out and turn brittle. Looks dead and should be dead. But splash on a bit of ...