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At Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, the nursery's full of native California plants
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont says it's the largest garden dedicated to California native plants, a place where visitors can stroll 86 rolling acres and see flora in bloom from February through April. Now there is another reason to visit:...Tags: Science and Technology, Science
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Ways to lighten up on watering
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterStyle of turf. The first place to start is with the type of turf. Tall fescue is the most drought-tolerant of the main types of popular lawn grasses. Bahia, centipede or buffalo grasses also require less water. Cut higher. Cutting the blades higher, to 3...Tags: Water Restrictions, Science, Science and Technology
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Beyond Natives
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterWe've all heard the mantra "Grow California native plants," and with good reason. They require less irrigation, can withstand tough conditions and generally don't require much maintenance -- all good traits for gardeners facing diminishing water supplies,...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Africa, South Africa, Gardens and Parks, Architecture
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How to pick wildflowers for your garden
BEFORE scattering wildflower seeds, consider height, color, bloom time and benefit to the species that pollenate the plants you are sowing. The following recommendations include picks from Carol Bornstein, Davis Fross and Bart O'Brien, authors of...Tags: Wildflowers, Car Guides and Reviews, Bee (insect), Genes and Chromosomes, Science and Technology
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Drought-gardening resources
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: For the last four years it has developed programs with information about landscaping, irrigation upgrades, resource guides, grants and retailers of California-friendly plants. To learn how to adjust your...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Restrictions, Science, Hobbies
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A Modjeska Canyon's garden water-wise ways
Special to The TimesSARAH SARKISSIAN scrambles up a hillside charred by wildfire last October in Modjeska Canyon, in the dry wilds of Orange County. Charcoaled skeletons of century-old olive trees reach up around her like huge upended velvety spiders. She finds what she's...Tags: Bodies of Water, Water Supply, Family, Science, Natural Resources
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Blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens' Cranford Rose Garden
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterRose Month: The Cranford Rose Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens is in the spotlight with its 1,400 kinds of roses. Guided tours, free with admission, and rose-themed activities for kids are offered throughout the month. On June 3, Jazz & Roses brings...Tags: Brooklyn (New York City), Science and Technology, Science
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Step right in ...
Chalk it up to climate or to pride of ownership, but Southern California has exceptionally vibrant home, garden and architecture tours. At movie palaces in downtown Los Angeles as well as wildflower patches in our farthest-flung suburbs, doors and gates...Tags: Palace Theater, Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, Architecture, Tourism and Leisure, Travel
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Landscape rules on how much lawn is enough differ by city
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterKEEPING that thick, verdant blanket of grass watered in these dog days of summer is about as economical and conservation-minded an enterprise as gassing up the family SUV for the weekly commute or a long-distance vacation. It costs a bundle, and pretty...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Water Restrictions, Family, Environmental Issues, Science
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Learn about fire-resistant landscaping
NOV. 8 Firescaping: Landscape architect and contractor Owen Dell, a co-designer of the Santa Barbara Firescape Garden, leads a class on fire-resistant landscaping. 1 to 3 p.m. Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers & Native Plants, 10459 Tuxford St.,...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, Architecture, Natural Resources, Tourism and Leisure
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Burnt park not down for the count
Times Staff WritersThe fire that engulfed almost a quarter of Griffith Park was brought under control Wednesday, but not before destroying familiar natural landmarks and leaving hillsides charred and barren. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Wednesday evening that the fire...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Research, Animals, Tom LaBonge, Fires
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Native plants could bounce back, or disappear
Times Staff WriterThousands of hungry goats roamed Catalina as recently as a decade ago, gobbling every green leaf and shrub in sight, the island's de facto brush clearance program. After years of angst-filled debate over the voracious nonnative goat population, the...Tags: Ecosystems, Biology, Animals, Fires, Natural Resources
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