"Come visit me at Dixter" was the invitation offered to many garden lovers around the world by Christoper Lloyd or…
September Gardening Checklist
Here are some to-do's for the garden in September. Plant/Purchase Being purchasing spring-flowering bulbs Start planting bulbs, especially drought-resistance ones Plant…
Cutting back Warm Season Grasses
Ornamental grasses can fit into almost any garden theme. Ornamental grasses lend height, movement, and long season color to the…
Garden Water Saving Tips
California is facing one of the most severe droughts on record. Help do your part in conserving water in the garden. Here are…
L.A. Times – How to keep roses healthy during a drought
Linda has been featured in a great L.A. Times article explaining the importance of keeping your roses healthy…
Sustainable Roses
Contrary to popular lore, roses are sustainable. Like in any other practice, it is the person's actions and applications, not…
Locally Grown Bouquets
One of the joys of gardening is to step out my back door and clip a few sprigs to bring…
Save the Leaves!
Don't blow those leaves away! Save oak leaves and other garden freefall to add to the compost pile. Oak leaf…
Top Performers to Add to Your Garden
Visit the Sunset Western Collection to find some top performers for your garden.
Your Soil will Benefit from Compost Tea
We gardeners know that healthy soil is crucial to the success of our gardens. But what does that mean, exactly?…