For those who love houseplants but don't always remember to water them, this beautiful and resilient plant could be perfect ...

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. Q I was impressed with the Gasteria excelsa ...

Bring the warmth of the desert indoors this winter when it's too cold to garden outside.

Five things to do in the garden this week: Perennials. Ox tongue (Gasteria glomerata) is a succulent gem. Foliage consists of paired leaves, each of which is thick and covered with tiny bumps, ...

So, what exactly are succulents and cacti? Succulents are defined as plants that store water in thickened leaves, stems, or roots. Cacti are a specific type of succulent that have structures called ...

Succulents are an intriguing plant group and they have become increasingly popular in outdoor gardens during the past few years. Some succulents, such as Aloe Vera, have been popular house plants for ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Shallow dishes crowded with tiny, drought-resistant plants in shades of green, red and purple are pretty much all most people know about indoor succulents gardening. But there’s ...