Another succulent, Burro’s tail (Sedum morganianum), gets its common name from its eye-catching long stems, which are ...

A little gardening effort this January will pay off tenfold when the warmer weather ...

Spring got away from me this year, and I missed out on installing a large new garden in my backyard. A friend gave me the impression that I should wait until next spring to do the planting. Do you ...

When gardeners think of spring-blooming bulbs, the top four plants that come to mind are crocus, daffodils, hyacinths and ...

Spring has arrived in Florida, marked by the spring equinox and the last frost. Gardeners can now prune dead material from cold-damaged tropical plants and check for signs of new growth. It's time to ...

Like humans, plants enjoy spending time outdoors after a long, dreary winter. The increased light from the warm summer sun and the fresh air encourage plants to produce new, healthy growth.

Some of the most interesting and beautiful of all flowering plants are the bulb and bulblike plants. Here in Tucson, we can grow a number of temperate, tropical and subtropical types. Most bloom in ...

Repotting is essential for container gardens. Plants outgrow their pots and need new homes. Doing this task at the right time ...

In gardens, the golden rule is ‘things never quite work out’ — and today’s climatic vicissitudes demand a balanced strategy. Here are six of my bets to thrive and survive ...