13 Tips for Low-Maintenance Landscaping

We all know a putterer when we see one. Putterers putter in the yard — digging, planting, pruning, and mowing. It’s a form of therapy. But when temperatures soar into the 90s, with humidity to match, yard work feels less like therapy than torment. Even putterers...

How to Grow Green Onions from Cuttings

Green onions, also known as scallions or spring onions, originated in Central Asia. Records indicate their culinary use in ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and the Chinese. European settlers introduced them to America in the 17th century, where they...

Farmhouse Design with English Countryside-Inspired Paint Colors

Over the last decade, “farmhouse” has become one of the more popular design trends and styles. I also think it’s become a style that is popular to make fun of and criticize because of the way that decor has been represented and people have interpreted this...

Pomegranate Tree Care in Southern California

To the ancient Persians, the pomegranate represented fertility and abundance. In Greek mythology, the pomegranate symbolized prosperity and eternal life. The fruit is a powerhouse of health benefits — rich in antioxidants like punicalagin and anthocyanins, which...

How to Grow Zinnias from Seed: A Beginner’s Guide

The Aztecs gave us words like “chocolate,” “tomato,” and “avocado.” They developed chinampas, or floating gardens, to feed their large population. And they were the first to cultivate zinnias, a flower they called...