Question: I am in love with all of these great succulent plants that I keep seeing at garden centers. I’d like to plant a bunch of containers full of them for my garden. We go away a lot in the summer ...

Aloe vera plants can thrive in outdoor gardens once they have the right growing conditions like warmth, protection for harsh ...

Succulent plants are defined as plants that have evolved to store moisture in their leaves, stems or roots. They occur within several different plant families in regions of the world’s growing ...

Everywhere I look these days, I see succulents. They are popping up in dish gardens, stone troughs, driftwood planters, garden fountains, and even coffee cups and shot glasses. Yes, succulents have ...

First time growers are often told to buy plants like bamboo, cacti, or succulents. We’re told these are resilient plants that don’t need a lot of attention. And sure, while they are “hardy” as plants ...

If you are growing succulent plants, it’s helpful to know that some grow best during the fall and spring, and are summer-dormant, while others grow during the hot summer months through September and ...

Native plants are the new darlings of the landscaping world, which is shifting its focus from ornamentals to building habitat to help hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators ...

There are many benefits to growing different houseplants together. Some help keep each other healthy, while others just make ...

Today’s column appears on Christmas Eve, a joyous occasion for Monterey Bay area residents who observe Christ’s birth or share good will for all the world’s people, and both. Our next column will ...

I've held a grudge for nearly 40 years, and it's time to let it go. It's about cactus. It all started when I was a college student working in the horticulture greenhouse. While moving a large, ...