Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

To create a native landscape, think local,' says Tim Heneveld ... such as little bluestem or California fescue. All you need to do is find out what grows locally in your ecosystem, and replicate ...

Rosa californica, or the California wild rose, is a beautiful native plant that will add a naturalistic charm to any yard.

Grasses and trees brought to California for agriculture, landscaping, or by accident, have transformed the state’s fire dynamics. “Many non-native species can propagate fire faster than native ...

L.A. must balance fire resilience with ecological preservation by gradually replacing flammable non-native plants like ...