• Seeds for sweet peas and native California wildflowers should be planted in November to get the best blooms this spring. • Sweet peas have a delicate, unforgettable fragrance that has never been ...

Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...

Instant gratification is not something generally associated with gardening. You must maintain some amount of chill and patience to plant seeds, nurture them, and wait for their little buds to form.

If you dream of vibrant wildflower displays in spring, then now is the time to act. “Planting wildflowers is all about delayed gratification,” said Arnold. “You won’t see immediate results, but ...

The unrelenting sun often forces us indoors at summer’s end, seeking refuge from oppressive heat. Thankfully, the recent rain and break in temperatures has us thinking about the garden again. In ...