Succulents are more known for their low maintenance than their showy petals, but this pretty succulent will benefit from some ...

Mexico is home to many kinds of Echeveria, often called hens and chicks, and these are widely grown in California gardens. Less commonly seen are their relatives in the genus Pachyphytum, notable for ...

A popular succulent, kalanchoe boasts long-lasting flowers and interesting foliage. Get tips for kalanchoe care and re-blooming.

Marigolds (Tagetes) are known for their vibrant colors and long blooming season, adding interest to your garden up until the ...

Unlike other succulents and cacti, the Christmas cactus is native to Brazil and prefers slight humidity. This succulent is named after the holiday season during which it blooms its magenta-colored ...

A 16-year mission undertaken by one Berthoud agave plant will soon come to an end, as the high-desert succulent blooms extravagantly before withering and dying. Parry’s agave is also known as the ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month, she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. The chubby little leaves of Othonna capensis ...

Looking for a houseplant that's beautiful and easy to care for? Our complete zebra succulent plant care guide will show you how to help it thrive, from watering to what light it nees.

Designing a beautiful landscape can be exciting. That is, until you realize the maintenance most plants require. Although tending to a garden can work wonders for your mood, you might want to spend ...

Mexico is home to many kinds of Echeveria, often called hens and chicks, and these are widely grown in California gardens. Less commonly seen are their relatives in the genus Pachyphytum, notable for ...

A 16-year mission undertaken by one Berthoud agave plant will soon come to an end, as the high-desert succulent blooms extravagantly before withering and dying. Parry’s agave is also known as the ...