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Designing with Succulents
Designing with Succulents Succulents and cactus have experienced a surge in popularity over the last few years, and for good...
Solving Common Issues with Fiddle Leaf Figs
Solving Common Issues with Fiddle Leaf Figs Is your fiddle acting finicky? Fiddle leaf figs (Ficus lyrata) are some...
Monarch Butterflies in Southern California
Ron Vanderhoff, Roger’s Gardens and CA Native Plant Society During the past few years, the plight of the Monarch butterfly...
Hummingbirds of Orange County • A Sea and Sage Audubon Society Presentation •
from our friends at Sea & Sage Audubon Society • Orange County Chapter • Explore the life of hummingbirds through...
Dwarf Plumeria- Tips for Care & Garden Design
Dwarf plumeria is a compact version of an iconic flowering tree, also referred to as frangipani. The signature blooms of...
The Spectacular Biology of Hummingbirds with Peter Mangold D.V.M.
Summertime at Roger’s Gardens is warmly greeted by the stunning displays of our local pollinators. Monarchs float through the air,...
Monarchs and Milkweed, What Gardeners Need to Know
UPDATE: Roger’s Gardens no longer sells or recommends tropical milkweed. The nation’s leading Monarch conservation organizations now recommend planting only...
Monarch Butterfly Endangered?
Monarch Butterfly Endangered? The Monarch Butterfly is now under consideration by U.S. Fish and Wildlife to be named as an...
6 Big, Bold Houseplants With Gorgeous Green Leaves
If you’re on the lookout for some statement houseplants with big, bright green leaves, these six stunners are at the...
The Best Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials for Hummingbird Gardens
Hummingbirds are one of the world’s most magical creatures. From the brightly-colored plumage of the males, and the nearly invisible...
Bearded Iris Just Want to be Understood
Bearded iris are misunderstood in the coastal gardens of southern California. Like many other peculiarities of local gardening, confusion begins...
Healthier Hummingbirds: Feeder Care & FAQ
While a garden filled with nectar-rich plants is the best way to attract the beloved hummingbird, feeders help us offer...
Simple Brine Recipe for Meat
SERVING: Makes enough brine for 1 ½ pounds of meat. INGREDIENTS: ½ Cup Kosher or Coarse Salt- with or without...
Dahlias in the Garden
It’s the beginning of a new year. What this signifies to many gardeners is that it’s time to start planning...
Hummingbirds & The Local Native Plants That They Enjoy
Bladderpod (Peritoma) California Buckwheat California fuchsia (Epilobium) California Lilacs (Ceanothus) Bush Sunflowers (Encelia) Gooseberries (Ribes) Elderberry (Sambucus) Hooker’s evening primrose...
Hummingbirds of Orange County
Anna's HummingbirdLearn More This hardy little bird is a permanent resident along our Pacific Coast, staying through the winter in...
Bringing Birds into Your Garden
For many of us, birds are the most enjoyable animals in our gardens. Try to imagine a garden where the...
From The Ground Up - Creating Healthy Soil
Healthy soil = healthy plants: every gardener eventually succumbs to this fundamental principle. Nonetheless, there are still those among us...
How to Dig a Hole
Sometimes simple things are taken for granted. Fortunately, most of us eventually learn how to fold a shirt, peel an...
How to Design a DIY Succulent Garden in 5 Steps
There’s something about a succulent garden that’s just so cool, modern, and full of personality! They are anything but boring,...