Winter temperatures don't always have to mean the death of your beautiful plants, not if you plant one of these cold-hardy ...

Yes, there are plants that are hard to kill — that is plants that are actually desirable in a garden, rather than undesirables like Japanese knotweed. That thing is practically immortal; at least it ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month, she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Q I have a small clump of Sempervivum in my ...

Outdoor and indoor gardeners have long been intrigued by a group of small succulent plants known for centuries as houseleeks, more recently as hens and chicks, and botanically as Sempervivum. Native ...

Q: Which succulents do best in North State gardens and outdoor potted displays? I’ve read some succulents don’t do well in triple-digit temperatures, but I see many thriving in Redding gardens. Which ...

You know one when you see one, but if asked what a succulent is, you might have trouble finding an answer. Don’t feel bad. Even botanists struggle to find a description for them. They tend to simply ...