The sweet, heavy perfume of the fragrant evening primrose wafts in the sunset on balmy summer evenings. The first night moths will soon come to pollinate the buds. The plant is just one of many that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Full disclosure: I wasn't always a fan of California native plants because, honestly, I didn't know anything about them. I was too ...

I’m always drawn to the idea of creating sanctuaries in gardens. Secluded retreats, where you can escape for five minutes with a book and a coffee. Privacy matters ...

If you enjoy aromatherapy, you may want to consider adding some fragrant plants to your porch or in your landscape. They come in a variety of flower colors, amount of fragrance (ranging from light to ...

Lilac season is about over. For the lasts two weeks I have been enjoying the amazing fragrance of "Miss Kim," a species lilac (Syringa patula) with light purple blossoms. It was sold to me some 25 ...

Fragrance has the ability to transport us to another time, another place, and — when employed in the garden — it can create magic. Many of our emotions and memories are closely linked, due to the ...

A yellow rumped warbler, one of the birds that eats the berries of northern bayberries - Christopher T Photography/Shutterstock If you're interested in growing shrubs ...

Entryways are the first thing visitors notice about a home. It is like the home's main introduction. This is why homeowners are always trying to make their entryways look more appealing and welcoming.

Everyone loves walking into a room that smells wonderful. But artificial fragrances can be potentially toxic, especially to children or pets, and adults with sensitivities, lung issues or breathing ...

Full disclosure: I wasn’t always a fan of California native plants because, honestly, I didn’t know anything about them. I was too busy being googly-eyed over show-stopper ornamentals like roses. My ...