In the good old days, a typical Hawaiian garden was large enough to give neighbors plenty of space to have privacy. As our population increases and land costs escalate, lots are getting smaller. This ...

Foundation plantings are like spandex garments. They smooth out bumpy features and add a dressy look. Generally, foundation plantings reflect personal preferences. The owner of a Spanish villa-type ...

After our long colorless winter, many gardeners are dreaming of creating a lush, colorful garden in their backyard. With their large banana-like leaves and tall spikes of brilliant flowers, Canna ...

Tropical areas offer abundance in landscape design. From giant blooms and lush green leaves all year round to all kinds of birds, butterflies and aquatic life, the possibilities are limitless. For ...

Matt Spinetta’s artistic eye and love of tropical, exotic and rare or endangered plants has boldly influenced his Novato garden. A San Rafael native and veteran ...

Some of the most visually appealing ones are also delicious. Here’s how to choose — and grow — the best ones. By Margaret Roach Homegrown tastes of the tropics slumber in Marianne Willburn’s freezer — ...