Best Flowers and Plants for Your Garden – Sunset Magazine

Lotusland botanic garden pathway

Flowers & Plants

A Garden-Lover’s Road Trip Through Santa Barbara County

A garden-to-table, nursery-to-coast field guide through Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito, and Santa Barbara.

September 3, 2026

September 2, 2026

Carmel Ranch Grasses

Flowers & Plants

Ditch the Turf and Turn Your Lawn into the Dreamiest Meadow

Ditch the thirsty turf. Welcome a meadow-minded landscape instead.

August 26, 2026

August 20, 2026

Hedgerow Farms

Flowers & Plants

Tour the 300-Acre Northern California Farm That’s Been Committed to Native Plants for Almost 40 Years

At this Northern California farm growing stunning native plant seeds, restoration begins after the bloom.

July 30, 2026

August 4, 2026

Moving Boxes Houseplants

Flowers & Plants

The Ultimate Moving Day Survival Guide for Your Houseplants

Because your plants feel the move, too.

May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

Kitchen Menlo Park House by Ogawa Fisher Architects

Decorating & Design

A Colorful Multigenerational Home Strikes the Perfect Balance Between Practical and Joyful

Designed for an outdoorsy, fun, and active family.

October 7, 2026

September 25, 2026

Anthropologie Terrain Pumpkin Candles

Gifts & Shopping

Treat Yourself to These Fall Candles (And No, They’re Not All Pumpkin Spice)

Prepare for a coziness overload.

October 7, 2026

October 7, 2026

Red apples on a cutting board.

An Apple Professor Told Us How to Choose the Best Ones for Baking

Apples bring sweetness, juiciness, and crunch to more dishes than just pies. Discover these 7 savory ways to cook this fall staple, with added expert advice.

October 6, 2026

October 7, 2026

Lone Mountain Ranch Cabin Over Water

Outdoor Adventure

It’s Never Been a Better Time Than Now to Stay at a Dude Ranch

Why trail rides, rustic lodging, campfire cooking, and other country pursuits add up to the ultimate luxury getaway for our times.

October 6, 2026

October 1, 2026

Discover More Green

Fluted Wood

Flowers & Plants

Chamomile and Colorful Tile, Birds of Paradise and Breeze Blocks, and More Perfect Plant Pairings You Need to Know

Northern California landscape design firm Friday Gardens’ go-to pairings for balancing bold materials in any landscape.

May 1, 2026

May 5, 2026

Avila Beach Drive

Flowers & Plants

This Coastal California City Is a Must-Visit for Plant Lovers

Add this plant-filled itinerary to your next Central Coast adventure.

May 14, 2026

May 12, 2026

Jacobo and Maria Angeles Spirit Guides Rabbit

Flowers & Plants

5 Art-Filled Gardens Worth Strolling

Skip the gallery walls and explore sculpture installations surrounded by nature this season.

April 23, 2026

April 22, 2026

Houseplant Ideas for Everyone

Moving Boxes Houseplants

Flowers & Plants

The Ultimate Moving Day Survival Guide for Your Houseplants

Because your plants feel the move, too.

May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Plant Kween Christopher Griffin

Your Houseplants Need a Spa Day—Here’s How to Give Them One

How to revive your houseplants before the outdoor growing season kicks in.

April 9, 2026

April 8, 2026

Houseplants

Flowers & Plants

This Visual Design Trick Is the Coolest Way to Style Your Houseplants

Take your plant collection to new heights.

September 19, 2024

September 16, 2024

Houseplant Care Rubber Plant

Flowers & Plants

Everyone Needs a Houseplant Emergency Kit. Here’s How to Build One.

It’s time to practice plant preparedness and we’ve got everything you need in case of an unexpected botanical bust.

May 15, 2024

May 16, 2024

Planting Prep

Pine House Edible Gardens

Edible Gardening

This $0 Hack Will Fix Your Raised Beds

Use scraps, salvage, and stuff you already have to upgrade your garden beds in time for spring.

March 11, 2025

March 14, 2025

Floral Braid Materials

This Surprising Vegetable Is the Secret to a Beautiful Floral Arrangement

Learn how to make a floral braid.

June 27, 2024

June 26, 2024

Cornerstone Vegetable Garden Trellis

Edible Gardening

The Ultimate Guide to Vertical Vegetable Gardening

Patio pots and small plots rejoice, there’s always room to grow when going up.

June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024

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A Plant Lover's Guide to 24 Hours on Coronado Island

A Plant Lover’s Guide to 24 Hours on Coronado Island

10 Things to Do to Set Your Fall Garden up for Success

10 Things to Do to Set Your Fall Garden up for Success

This Stunning and Intimate Public Garden Is Beverly Hills' Best-Kept Secret

This Stunning and Intimate Public Garden Is Beverly Hills’ Best-Kept Secret

A Garden-Lover's Road Trip Through Santa Barbara County

A Garden-Lover’s Road Trip Through Santa Barbara County

Ditch the Turf and Turn Your Lawn into the Dreamiest Meadow

Ditch the Turf and Turn Your Lawn into the Dreamiest Meadow

Late Summer Is Actually a Make-or-Break Time for Your Fall Garden—Here's Your To Do List

Late Summer Is Actually a Make-or-Break Time for Your Fall Garden—Here’s Your To Do List

Tour the 300-Acre Northern California Farm That's Been Committed to Native Plants for Almost 40 Years

Tour the 300-Acre Northern California Farm That’s Been Committed to Native Plants for Almost 40 Years

The Drought-Tolerant Garden That Actually Looks Lush All Summer

The Drought-Tolerant Garden That Actually Looks Lush All Summer

These Are the Best Flowers to Plant in Your Summer Garden

These Are the Best Flowers to Plant in Your Summer Garden

10 Things to Do in Your Garden When Summer Is in Full Swing

10 Things to Do in Your Garden When Summer Is in Full Swing

This Coastal California City Is a Must-Visit for Plant Lovers

This Coastal California City Is a Must-Visit for Plant Lovers

The Ultimate Moving Day Survival Guide for Your Houseplants

The Ultimate Moving Day Survival Guide for Your Houseplants

Chamomile and Colorful Tile, Birds of Paradise and Breeze Blocks, and More Perfect Plant Pairings You Need to Know

Chamomile and Colorful Tile, Birds of Paradise and Breeze Blocks, and More Perfect Plant Pairings You Need to Know

These Are the Best Places to Buy Mother's Day Flowers

These Are the Best Places to Buy Mother’s Day Flowers

5 Art-Filled Gardens Worth Strolling

5 Art-Filled Gardens Worth Strolling

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