FEATURED HERB OF THE MONTH MUSTARDMustard (Brassica alba) is a plant from the cabbage family grown for its seeds and green tops. Mustard is one of the leading spices worldwide and is a favored condiment for chutneys, salad dressings, and [...]

SMALLER NATIVES WITH DEEP ROOTS YARROW Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a native North American plant that’s popular with pollinators and requires little maintenance. It is perfect for borders, ground covers, and open meadows. Yarrow has showy flower heads [...]

NATIVE PLANTS FOR EROSION CONTROL Plants that work well for erosion control often need to adapt to shallow, poor soil and cope with less than ideal conditions all while putting down dense, strong roots.  California natives are well suited [...]

EROSION CONTROL JUTE NETTING Using the right plants on hillsides can help slow and spread runoff and prevent soil erosion. When setting plants on a steep slope, arrange them in staggered rows, if possible. Depending on the type of soil, [...]

CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND PEONIES ARE THE OFFICIAL BIRTH FLOWERS FOR NOVEMBER CHRYSANTHEMUMS  Chrysanthemum, (genus Chrysanthemum), genus of about 40 species of flowering plants in the aster family (Asteraceae), native primarily to subtropical and temperate areas of the Old World. Chrysanthemums are especially common in [...]

PROPER TREE PRUNNINGLearn how to make a proper removal cut when pruning a tree. BrightView Tree Care Manager Ali Summersill demonstrates the 3-step process to correctly remove a branch. 

ROSEMARY (PROSTRATUS) Rosemary is a magnificent fragrant herb that is native to the Mediterranean. During the Middle Ages, rosemary was used as a love charm. While most of us enjoy the aroma of fresh rosemary, today most people grow [...]

BURNING BUSH Burning Bush is from a large group of shrubs and small trees in the genus Euonymous. Native to Asia, this large bush has a natural open form that shows well in borders, beds and even containers. Almost [...]

ASTER - SEPTEMBER FLOWER Asters are regarded as the September birth flower and provide a much-needed splash of color in the garden when summer begins to fade and fall makes its annual appearance. The distinct blooms of Asters have been [...]

WATERMELON Long regarded as the "food for the Summer", Watermelon, Citrullus species (Cucurbitaceae), is native to Africa and has been cultivated since ancient times. It's easy to grow in the hot Southern California climate and there are many benefits that [...]