Turf Replacement Rebates

A regularly updated List of Water Department Rebate offerings for lawn replacement across metropolitan California. Plus FAQ's

California's BEST Ornamental Grasses

Citrus Quarantines

Why it's hard to get citrus in Southern California & what to plant instead.

Design Tips

Q&A: Dwarf Carpet of Stars vs. Frogfruit Groundcover (Phyla Nodiflora)

Hi, I am looking at the Kurupia but was also looking at Dwarf Carpet of Stars, Ruschia lineolata 'Nana'. Can you explain the difference and climate preference?

October 2022Briana Lyon

5 Designer Plant Combo's for California Gardens

You might not have the budget or the time to find a landscape designer right now, but that doesn't mean you can't still up the ante on wild beauty, wildlife and...

September 2022Briana Lyon

13 BEST Edible Plants for Los Angeles and Orange County California Landscaping

It goes without saving that avocados, citrus, rosemary and thyme should be growing in everyone's garden in California. They're beautiful year round, can withstand drought and deliver potent food and...

March 2022Briana Lyon

Super Wild Succulent Combo

I love combing the streets of suburban L.A. for landscaping surprises. This gem in South Pasadena caught my eye one early spring in 2019. Take a look! Cascades of aeonium,...

November 2021Briana Lyon

All About Ornamental Grasses - California Wild Style

There's a million ways to mix up a big beautiful palette of Ornamental grasses. But in California there's a few extra items to check off to make sure grass gardens will give you the gorgeous you desire....

June 2021Briana Lyon

Citrus is out...Here's what you can Plant instead

Wondering where to buy lemon trees, orange, lime and grapefruit trees? In Los Angeles citrus is basically a black market item. Where once I could pick up a gorgeous 6'...

May 2021Briana Lyon