Beware: Scams can be a click away

Every day, cybercriminals use increasingly sophisticated tools to trick people into clicking on harmful links sent by email. Even businesses and govern­ment agencies with...

Living space decked out as an oasis

You don’t need much space to create a bit of paradise on your balcony, patio or deck. Fill the space with a collection of...

Evergreen selection, planting and care

Screen unwanted views, buf­fer traffic and other noise, cre­ate privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees...

Take your garden game to new heights with above ground planters

Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant,...

Boost your landscape’s beauty with bee-friendly shrubs

Plant a variety of bee-friend­ly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers,...

Turning away those in need

This February, a panel of con­servative federal judges ruled that the Department of Home­land Security (DHS) can move forward with terminating Tem­porary Protected Status...

Plan to grow your own fresh vegetables

With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but...

Working together for consumers

Recently, our office secured a major victory on behalf of Californians who were misled by Vivint Solar’s sales and contracting practices. As part of...

Blackhawks Big Bluestem adds bold color

No matter your garden style you are likely to find a place for this year’s Perennial Plant of the Year, Blackhawks big bluestem (Andropogon...

Bring color to pollinator garden

Boost the beauty and pollinator appeal of your gardens and containers with flowering bulbs. A combination of spring- and fall-planted bulbs can provide season-long...