Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month she and her staff share their knowledge with Times readers. WHEN MANY PEOPLE hear the word “aloe”, ...

THIS WINTER we got walloped with many a dark sky and big rains that muddied our shoes and dampened our moods. But with spring at hand, it’s time to brighten things up by planting some of the best late ...

Aloe vera has been a popular plant for centuries. Belonging to the succulent family, it originated in arid and tropical climates, which is why it can withstand extreme temperatures and thrive without ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Looking for an easy-to-care-for, attractive, and useful houseplant? Aloe vera is an excellent choice. As well as being a looker, ...

Does your thumb have more of a brown tinge than green, but you would really like to have some plants to brighten your home? Consider one of the easiest to grow and most forgiving houseplants: the aloe ...

Does your thumb have more of a brown tinge than green? But, you would really like to have some plants to brighten your home? Consider one of the easiest to grow and most forgiving houseplants: The ...

Looking for an easy-to-care-for, attractive, and useful houseplant? Aloe vera is an excellent choice. As well as being a looker, this plant really pulls its weight in a home because its leaves have ...