Michael Howard

Living in Southern California, I know a thing or two about hot, dry climates. As a landscape designer and construction […]

Battling the Bambi Brigade Oh, the joys of gardening – until the dreaded “Bambi Brigade” arrives, that is. As a

Evergreens: Keeping Your Outdoor Oasis Green and Glorious All Year Long As a landscape designer and construction professional in sunny

Discovering the Dreamland in My Backyard It was a dreary day, and I was about to leave for Atlanta to

Embracing the Drought-Resistant Beauty of California Natives As a devoted gardener in Temecula, California, I’ve learned that the key to

Taming the Temecula Landscape with Xeriscape Succulents As a Temecula native, I’ve always been enamored with the unique charm of

The Beauty of the Untamed: Embracing Native Wildflowers Ah, the wonders of nature – where would we be without her

The Vine-Lover’s Delight I’ll admit it – I’m a bit of a vine enthusiast. There’s just something so captivating about

Best Vines for Hot Climate Trellises and Fences If you’re anything like me, you can’t get enough of the lush,