Gaura, or Oenothera lindheimeri to give its botanical name, is instantly recognisable for its delicate four-petalled blooms that appear to float ethereally on airy stems. Known by many other names, ...

Lots of people want to plant gardens that attract and nurture bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Fortunately, many plants that are pollinator magnets also provide beauty and interest. Even ...

A perennial that’s tough as nails yet delicate as sprigs of baby’s breath is always a winner in the West. In the furnace of the California desert, Gaura lindheimeri has proven its mettle against ...

A few years ago they built a store and landscaped the parking lot. I'd drive by on my way into town observing the original plants for a long time now. What knocks my socks off every time is the gauras ...

Two years ago, I planted several white and pink gaura (Gaura lindheimeri) in various sunny places around my yard, including a pollinator garden in my front yard. While a little spindly the first year, ...

A: Squirrel battles are commonplace in the garden; it's difficult to prevent them from getting food. Some gardeners surround their plants with netting. Some hang shiny objects on branches to scare ...

For anybody who still needed one, this past winter and spring have been something of a wake-up call — a confirmation that we can no longer count on our traditional rainfall pattern. April’s ...