What: Iris ensata “Variegata,” known as variegated Japanese iris, is a lovely and elegant moderately slow growing perennial with beautiful flowers and striking foliage.

The Gardener Within: Joe Lamp'l, a master gardener and author, shares how to use variegated plants to create interest in the landscape.

But this Croatian native isn't just a one-hit wonder. Gardeners seek it out for its lovely variegated foliage as much as for its flowers. With its clumps of broad, stiff leaves to 2 feet tall ...

L.A.’s Drought: Favorite Low-Water Plants Recommended By A-List Landscape Designers Garden creators share the best flowers and shrubs to keep gardens looking beautiful amid Los Angeles’ twice ...

Plants with variegated leaves or foliage are popular among gardeners who want to utilize more than just green in their beds, borders and landscapes.

Garden master Jim Duthie takes us to a local iris garden where you can enjoy those gorgeous blooms now, and pick out the irises that you want to grow in your own garden next spring.

The water savings come not only from using less tap water to irrigate the garden but from not having the pool. About 24,000 gallons of water can evaporate from a big pool every year, according to ...

Golden-leaved shrubs and variegated shrubs come into their own in winter, providing colour to brighten dark days. While some of these plants have golden foliage, others have yellow or cream ...