A perennial tough as nails yet as delicate as sprigs of baby’s breath is always a winner in the West. In the furnace of the California desert, Gaura lindheimeri has proven its mettle against ...

Lots of people want to plant gardens that attract and nurture bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Fortunately, many plants that are pollinator magnets also provide beauty and interest. Even ...

A perennial tough as nails yet as delicate as sprigs of baby's breath is always a winner in the West. In the furnace of the California desert, Gaura lindheimeri has proven its mettle against ...

Question: My guara are doing very well, but they are getting very leggy! Can I cut them back some now? J.U., DeLand Answer: After the bloom, go ahead and trim off about a third of the leafy stems.

A few years ago they built a store and landscaped the parking lot. I'd drive by on my way into town observing the original plants for a long time now. What knocks my socks off every time is the gauras ...