As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to dip, it’s time for gardeners in Marin County to prepare for winter.

In Chinese tradition, bamboo is considered a plant that brings positive energy to the home. If you give two stems, it will be ...

A: Consider Lacey oak. It’s native to the Hill Country, also to far Southwest Texas. It grows 20 to 25 feet tall and 15 to 20 ...

The pencil cactus, otherwise known as a 'milk bush' or euphorbia tirucalli, is a variety of cacti known for its signature, ...

New Year’s resolutions usually involve doing better or being better. But to really feel better, try these garden resolutions ...

Our gardens often have evergreen and deciduous plants at this time of the year. This distinction results from evolution, ...

Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is rather insignificant, but with proper care it can become an annual Christmas star.

Jillian Patrie | University of Minnesota Yard and Garden Extension ...

"If you follow all the right Christmas cactus care and growth tips, your plant can live for decades — 30 years or longer," ...

Shade has been increasing in my backyard as the trees have grown larger. I’ve taken out more struggling St. Augustine as I’ve ...

Holiday cacti, like Christmas cacti or Easter cacti, are the perfect indoor plant to brighten a room with some festive color.

Amaryllis, poinsettias, paper white narcissus and the various holiday cactus are the usual Christmas plants, but here are a ...