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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 are low-effort, but it is still possible to kill them with kindness Nothing is indestructible; experts outline how to best help plants thrive ...
Start with healthy plants You can find high-quality succulents at plant shops, independent garden centers and big-box stores. But you have to know what to look for. Choose plants that are evenly ...
Although succulents are easy to propagate, some will take a year or more to become mature. Offsets are small plants that grow at the base of the main specimen.
Succulents are low-maintenance, but that doesn’t mean they’re indestructible. Here’s what to know about their soil, water and light needs.
Plants like petunias, lantanas, daisies, and catmint don't just tolerate sun, they thrive in it, making them a great choice for a sun-soaked container garden.
Caelie Wilkes put the plant in her kitchen window and regularly cared for it. After two years, she learned it was plastic when she tried to repot it.
“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.
Numerous succulent populations in Southern Africa have declined in large numbers and many face near extinction as a result of illegal harvesting, according to Bruwer’s 2023 study.