Gardening
Make an impact in your garden with succulents
By Gary Jones Succulents are pretty darn smart. They store water in their leaves and are smart-looking. Who doesn’t love...
Summer’s Top 10 garden flowers
Exciting new versions of old stalwarts By Gary Jones In just a few weeks, summer’s hot days will be upon...
Vital step: Attracting pollinators to your garden
By Gary Jones Bees, butterflies and other insects go about their quiet work with little appreciation. But without them, our gardens...
Get your garden ‘party ready’ for spring with a pop of color
By Gary Jones Spring is the best time of year for a garden party. Outdoors, there are layers of fresh,...
Five easy ways to make your décor pop with houseplants
By Gary Jones Are you stuck in the mindset that houseplants are only desk or table plants? That their job...
El Niño: beneficial or harmful for gardeners
By Gary Jones It seems all but certain that San Diego will have heavy El Niño rains this winter. Whether...
How to choose the perfect Christmas tree
By Gary Jones Nothing says Christmas like the scent of a fresh-cut tree. But if you’ve ever had the experience...
Just in time for the holidays: poinsettias in designer colors
By Gary Jones If you’re looking for a twist on tradition or a new take on holiday style, the new...
Colorful plants can create a haunting effect for Halloween
By Gary Jones Not that you need an excuse to use black plants in your garden, but the Halloween season...
Container gardening
Growing a garden anywhere By Gary Jones Whether one has a yard or not, everyone can garden. Even the humblest,...