Drought-tolerant, bloom-filled tree (or shrub) offers bright bursts of color during hottest months
But one variety is on the 'watch' list for potential invasiveness
Perennial offers dinner-plate blooms in summer, can take cold in winter
Call them pinks or sweet Williams, gillyflowers or carnations, they are colorful, low-water plants
Easy-care amaryllis blooms without leaves
Shasta daisy a California creation embraced by flower fans
Afternoon shade (and mulch) key to maintaining these summer bloomers
There's still time to add Cosmos sulphureus to the summer garden
Agapanthus – Lily of the Nile – blooms all summer and makes great cut flower.
Bright flowers are drought-tolerant sun lovers
Easy-care perennial thrives where other plants struggle
Echinacea flowers draw bees, butterflies and eventually birds
This fast-growing annual makes a big impact in the garden and in the vase
What to do about ‘blind shoots,’ a result of weird weather
Easy to grow, these annuals love our weather
Popular perennial needs good drainage, plenty of sun and well-timed support
Both are great plants for Sacramento-area gardens
Sacramento Chrysanthemum Society hosts annual cutting sale and offers advice.
Showy California native is in bloom now
Sacramento Rose Society hosts 78th annual show, sale; time for spring rose care tips
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