One of the pleasures of the colder months is the opportunity to plan next year’s garden while staying inside where it’s warm. If you are thinking about adding something new to your landscape, why not ...

With our long, hot summers and drought seemingly becoming the norm, many home gardeners are on the lookout for water-efficient plants. Although often overlooked, the cacti found in North and South ...

Facing terminal cancer, retired veterinarian Maggie Wagner went looking for a legacy. She found it in a garden of succulents and cactus.

With our long, hot summers and drought seemingly becoming the norm, many home gardeners are on the lookout for water-efficient plants. Although often overlooked, the cacti found in North and South ...

Another useful visual cue is the plant's overall growth habit. Thanksgiving cacti typically have a more upright shape, with ...

Bringing to mind an untamed desert landscape, cacti can survive the toughest of climatic conditions and produce flowers of different hues. These survivors can thrive in your garden too, with a little ...

Peter Walkowiak, a Ramona resident and member of the San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society, shared photos of some of his landscaping projects with Ramona Garden Club members at their Feb. 12 meeting.

Though the “Christmas cactus” is the most familiar, there are actually three “holiday” cactus types. Here’s how to tell which ...

Landscaping with cactus is an acquired taste for many gardeners, but it appears the appetite for the robust plants is growing. Lingering drought, watering bans and low-maintenance requirements are ...

A Christmas cactus likes a snug pot, but repotting ensures the plant stays healthy. New soil replenishes depleted nutrients ...