Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times The Ethingtons' backyard was overrun with ivy and juniper. Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times Dave and Kris Ethington like do-it-yourself projects, but recommend calling in professional help with certain tasks. Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times The family loves butterflies, and butterflies love what they planted: buckwheats, salvias and milkweed, among others. Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times The home's front yard blooms in summer. Native plants prefer native soil, she said, minus the amendments other plants tend to love.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 15, 2018 12:56 UTC