So here's the truth about California native plant landscapes: Without careful planning, they can get a little drab, especially in the summer when many go dormant, brittle and brown. In climates where ...

Pollinating insects are getting their habitats back at Hopkins Wilderness Park in Redondo Beach. Volunteers put nearly 850 California native plants in the ground over the weekend at Hopkins Wilderness ...

Poison oak poses rising risk as heat and CO2 boost its spread and toxicity. Poodle-dog bush causes severe skin rashes; avoid areas recovering from fire. Common yard plants like lilies and tulips can ...