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 ...

Landscaping with cactus has been 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 ...

Cactus is most often planted in desert landscapes individually rather than in groups. Most plants, however, including cacti, are more aesthetically appealing when planted in groupings. In nature, it's ...

The golden barrel cactus may be endangered in Mexico, but the plant has found new life north of the border as a top accent in low-water landscapes. Sometimes called mother-in-law’s cushion, the golden ...

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.

Maintaining your front (or back) yard entails a lot of work. If you want to avoid that but still enjoy an aesthetically ...

TUCSON – Before going to work as the assistant dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona, Richard Wiedhopf wakes up just a little bit earlier than he otherwise would need to — to ...

Almost one-third of cactus species are under threat as a result of over-harvesting and illegal trade in the plants, a global study has concluded. Conservationists voiced concern, saying the level of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...