Piet Oudolf, the sought-after Dutch horticulturalist and landscape designer known worldwide for his work and leadership in the New...

To designers, bamboos offer unique opportunities in the landscape, especially as outdoor space becomes more restricted. Some ideas are...

Not until I was in my thirties did I visit my first true oasis in the California desert. I knew desert oases were sanctuaries of water,...

The plant world can often date or age me, and this species is no exception. I learned about Mexican feather grass as Stipa tenuissima, a...

Few trees in the California landscape, such as oaks and redwoods, have reached icon status, and the infamous palm is one of them. Its...