FEATURED HERB OF THE MONTH SAFRON Saffron (Crocus sativus) is a plant that produces the most expensive gourmet spice known to man. Owe it to its many uses, health benefits, and mostly for its labor-intensive production. The plant [...]

PLANTS POISONOUS TO PETS There are a number of both indoor and outdoor plants that you should be mindful of that have the potential to be poisonous to pets if ingested. Click on any of the pictures to [...]

DOG-FRIENDLY PLANTS FOR THE GARDEN SNAPDRAGONS Snapdragons love the sun. These dog-safe plants are easy to grow from seed in full sun, and produce a range of colors from yellow to red on tall stems. They also make [...]

WHAT TO PLANT IN NOVEMBER                   BEETS Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains. Betanin and vulgaxanthin are the two best-studied betalains from beets, and both have been [...]

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.