This is one part in a weekly series featuring the UC Davis Arboretum’s “Garden Gems” series – 45 can’t-fail, easy-care, low-water plants well adapted to our region and that add sparkle to ...

Scabiosa, also known as pincushion flower, is one of the most delightful perennials in the cottage garden. As a member of the honeysuckle family, it’s native to parts of Europe, Asia and Africa and is ...

Dwarf evergreen shrubs can help to elevate even the smallest of gardens. Adding structure, texture and color wherever they ...