Caring for Azaleas in Southern California’s Heat

Some azaleas are old enough to collect Social Security. These “royal” shrubs can live 50 years or more. Several plants in historic Japanese temples are centuries old. Azaleas belong to the Rhododendron genus and are native to Asia, North America, and...

DIY Pegboard Tool Storage to Keep Your Garage Organized

First, it was a screwdriver. Then, a hammer, crosscut saw, and drill. Now, in your third year of DIY, tools are taking over the garage. Hand tools have given way to power tools with all their attachments and accessories. When all that equipment disappears in a pile,...

15 Sustainable Garden Design Ideas for Beginners

Remember Earth Day? Yes, it’s still a thing. Rising public concern over pollution, smog, and environmental degradation fueled the first Earth Day in 1970. Sustainable gardening may seem like an Earth Day sequel, but many traditional cultures have practiced it...