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Late Summer Color for Balconies & Patios

Lush foliage and vibrant flowers can make small urban patios and balconies look bigger, brighter, and so much more beautiful. Liven up your small outdoor space with these colorful plants that thrive in our late-summer South Bay Area heat! For Sunny Spots If your patio or balcony gets [...]

The Best Flowers For Bees When Gardening

Did you know bees are called the world’s star pollinators because they pollinate one-third of the earth’s food crops? In California, the almond crop is actually entirely dependent on honey bees for pollination, and our state is home to over [...]

4 Perfect Palms For Growing In Containers

Want to bring the sunny, carefree vibes of the coastal beaches to your home with some breezy palm trees, but don’t want to go all out with a full-sized tree? These mini palms are nice and compact, so they make great accent plants for the home or yard when you

4 Ice Cream Treats Using Fresh Fruit

July is Ice Cream Month, and we’re beyond ready for a little treat to beat the heat! Now that our gardens are bursting with in-season fruit, it’s the perfect time to experiment with some healthy and delicious frozen concoctions! These four icy treats are easy to make, even for beginners, [...]

Native Vines For Late Summer And Fall Color

We can’t help but fawn over the beautiful creeping vines that grow here in California, transforming building facades and pergolas into stunning landscapes, straight off the page of a fairytale storybook. With vibrant flowers, juicy berries, and glossy foliage that changes color through [...]