Boost your curb appeal with gorgeous succulent porch ideas, from hanging baskets to creative planters that bring color and style to any home.

Fill up a saucer with the slimy pests' favourite drink each night and watch them leave your precious plants and vegetables ...

There are few plants that slugs enjoy nibbling more than the hosta, but instead of dousing yours in chemical insect ...

A bright kitchen window is the perfect spot for some greenery, but it's important to choose plant varieties that will thrive in those specific conditions.

Summer is the perfect season to get stuck into garden propagation - and now is the time to take cuttings that could start ...

Succulents need water like any other plant, but too much can be fatal, horticulture experts say. Rather than watering on a set schedule, examine the soil for dryness and drench accordingly.

Avoid succulents with wet soil, a sign that they have been overwatered. These plants may eventually develop soft, mushy leaves or root rot, which can lead to their demise.

Succulents are one of the easiest plants to propagate. This can be done in a variety of ways: by removing “pups” or offsets, or through leaf cuttings, stem cuttings or divisions.

While it’s true that they aren’t demanding plants, succulents, which include cacti, do have very specific needs in terms of soil, water and light. And when those needs aren’t met, the plant ...

Mandevilla are tropical vines native to Central and South America with blooms in just about every color. Plants thrive in pots and can be treated as an annual or overwintered inside in frosty climes.

It's not like all of her plants were fake — just the first one, she said. She hopes to turn the story into a children's book for her kids, who are both currently under 3 years of age.

“Today’s big news is the Spring Show and Sale of the Monterey Bay Area Cactus and Succulent Society, which will be held April 19 and 20 in Watsonville,” writes columnist Tom Karwin.