Summer heat in the Coachella Valley can be challenging for gardeners, but certain plants can thrive with proper care. Experts advise planting established plants or heat-tolerant varieties like melons, ...

Hydrangeas are a flower power plant for summer gardens. They grow in hard-to-fill niches in garden plantings, or they can ...

Here are 11 plants to expand your garden and brighten your home: The snake plant can handle heat and neglect. This plant is a ...

More than two billion cups of coffee are drunk worldwide every day – and that creates a mountain of used coffee grounds.

The popular San Francisco Succulent Expo returns to Golden Gate Park this weekend. Billed as the largest succulent show and ...

Save yourself a trip to the garden center by buying your next outdoor plant at one of these online retailers, which offer a ...

Key Points Repot the cactus during its active growing season.Mix your own potting mix for ideal results. Protect your plant ...

A local cactus once thought to occupy a much larger range and to exist in far fewer numbers is being removed from the federal ...

She extols several plants currently blooming in her garden whose flowers are in the fiery color spectrum that stretches from ...

While many people picture large and tall cacti, these plants can look very different! For instance, not all cacti are green and tall. Some cacti are thin and short. Others are vibrant colors and ...

With only a day’s notice, the public is invited to witness the rare Queen of the Night cactus bloom by moonlight.

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