Hedges and trees may actually reduce home exposure to radiant heat and flying embers, but they must be well maintained. Two ...

A strict 'Zone 0' rule against landscaping is risky. Well-maintained and watered vegetation could prevent the spread of fires ...

Scientists recorded a massive bloom of the endangered Camatta Canyon amole in San Luis Obispo County this spring, an exciting ...

California’s proposed Zone 0 regulations go beyond what is currently known from scientific research regarding plant ...

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She extols several plants currently blooming in her garden whose flowers are in the fiery color spectrum that stretches from ...

Lavender plants add fragrance, color, and height to gardens with their upright purple flowers, which attract butterflies. The ...