How-to do Stuff

You don’t need a green thumb to transform your water-guzzling landscape. Keeping your lawn resilient in times of drought doesn’t have to be difficult or costly. It’s as simple as parting ways [...]

Compost is the stuff of life, brimming with magic-making microbes that nourish the soil. You may already know that compost is decaying plant and animal matter, from grass clippings and leaves to [...]

Even though spring has sprung, your grass may still be asleep. But the weeds — they’re wide awake! Find out why you should avoid weed-and-feed fertilizers. It’s spring and big box stores are [...]

This is a good time to give your winter-browned perennials a good trim. Shortly, our flowering perennials such as salvia, penstemon, lantana and esperanza will awaken from their winter slumber. [...]

Always dispose of herbicides and pesticides properly! This weekend’s citywide household hazardous waste drop-off is a great opportunity to spring-clean hazardous chemicals from the garage. [...]

Got roses? Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for a renewal pruning. With Valentine’s Day fresh in mind, many people start thinking about cutting roses — not just florists, but anyone with [...]

Start your journey of being totally present in the moment and become a keen observer of the natural world around you. I suspect that if you read this newsletter and visit gardenstylesa.com, you [...]

For a cool quirky living gift, think outside the traditional pot. Trying to come up with an original, budget friendly holiday gift? Or do you just want to add some cheer to a room? Dish gardening [...]

The best way to weather a winter emergency is to prepare for it ahead of time. By Dominique Silva Beautiful days, spectacular sunsets and pleasant weather have been plentiful this mild December. [...]

Get outdoors to collect natural elements of the season so you can add a little holiday cheer to your front door. As the weather turns cooler, we can finally spend more time outdoors. It’s great [...]