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 ...

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.

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 ...

The use of cacti and succulents in our outdoor gardens has become a common practice; more and more gardeners have fallen in love with these unique plants, which can add so much interest to the ...

Cactuses and other succulents (yes, cactus is a type of succulent) are as varied in their needs as different types of landscape trees and shrubs. We can’t help but think of a cactus as just a cactus, ...

Although cacti are now found worldwide, all but one species' natural range is limited to the Americas Almost one-third of cactus species are under threat as a result of over-harvesting and illegal ...

Dennis: As I sat on our front porch, the early evening sun making me squint less than an hour after a huge downpour — ah, Oregon spring! — my mind was having trouble linking our lush, verdant ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...