Brian Kemble is curator at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek. His monthly column focuses on drought-tolerant plants and dry gardens. Some of the most popular succulents in California gardens ...

Q. I have two rows of dwarf gardenias -- one in the front yard and one in the back. Both were planted in February and have been doing well until recently. Some of the leaves are turning yellow with ...

Philip Dark knew exactly what he wanted: a gardenia that could stand up to winter’s cold with blooms that pack a punch. After 10 years of combining breeds that had his ideal qualities, he’s finally ...