Creating a landscaping design that feels natural and lush can seem nearly impossible, but this simple design trick can help ...

Your home may be your castle, but if it’s part of a homeowners association (HOA), consider your home’s front-facing landscape to be governed by someone other than you. An HOA is an organization within ...

HOAs are strict about their landscaping—especially plants on the front lawn. Growing up, my neighborhood had a notoriously strict homeowners association. All the homes had to be exactly the right ...

Fruits and vegetables need plenty of nutrients and water to thrive in a garden. California native plants prefer unamended soils and need little water once they’re established. Separation is the key to ...