California native plants are drought tolerant, requiring little water. The added magic is what Marques calls the Snow White effect: they'll attract hummingbirds, honeybees and butterflies.

California has more types of native plants than any other state in the U.S., a third of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Why should we care about native plants? They are the foundation of ...

Here are 20 California native plants to consider while planting your garden. Some of the plants on this list are toxic to pets. For more information about the safety of specific plants, ...

The California native plants with the best chance of surviving drought by: Jacob Wheeler, Nexstar Media Wire. Posted: Jun 25, 2022 / 04:12 AM PDT. Updated: Jun 25, 2022 / 08:16 AM PDT ...

Many plants native to California adapted to fire in different ways. Some evolved to survive by resprouting or reseeding after a burn, or not burning at all.

California native plants are a waterwise option right under our noses. Support the locals by using them in your landscape plan. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X; ...

A California native garden is a haven for birds and other wildlife. Indigenous plants have co-existed and evolved together with birds and pollinating insects over time, each depending on each ...

Although California natives will eventually go up in flames in a major conflagration as all plants do, the fire resistance of many native species is significant.

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go dormant. Here are 13 guaranteed to provide riotous color.

Here in Southern California, the coastal sage scrub community of plants that are native to our area, along with chaparral, oak woodlands and grasslands, have been lost to our sprawling population.

After a baking hot summer with no precipitation, we’ve revisited our previous planting and watering schedule. We’re still happy we went with mostly California native plants, but it’s always ...

A mix of weeds, wildflowers and highly combustible non-native grasses blanket a slope. (Julie Cart/CALmatters) Dangerous because when fire wipes out native chaparral and scrub, they can be replaced by ...