Just because you have potted cactus around your home does not mean that you can ignore them all summer. Cacti have a finite space where they can go for their water and nutrients. With the desert ...

A: It won't harm the plant. Place the pot in a plastic bag, and twist-tie it above the soil line so it won't spill. You could wrap the top of the plant in newspaper to help protect it when stored ...

Despite their prickly appearance, cacti make a great addition to any home and garden space. With their diverse shapes, sizes and colors, these desert-loving plants thrive in various environments, ...

Cactus seedlings in the store look alike, so the one you select could be a baby 20-foot saguaro or an Echinopsis that stays less than a foot and blooms like crazy. Of course you can’t tell at such ...

SEATTLE — Seattle’s favorite gardening expert Ciscoe Morris stood among dozens of potted cacti at his house and declared, "In case you haven't noticed, I'm kinda a cactus lover. Any kind of succulent, ...

Author Kurt Kamm says he has a severe brown thumb, but his terrace garden in Malibu is a vibrant palette of color, pattern and texture thanks to low-maintenance potted cactuses and succulents -- 112 ...

Cactuses need regular watering during summer in order to grow and remain healthy, but if you overwater, or wet the plant too often, your cactus could rot at the base. Use the method employed by expert ...

Cacti are back, but before you try potting one up, Millie has some tips to avoid the pain! Cacti are experiencing a resurgence. They're tough, architectural and low maintenance, but they can also be a ...

When author Kurt Kamm is not writing firefighting mysteries, you can find him on his terrace pacing among his pots of plants: 112 cactuses and succulents, at last count. “I often come out when I have ...

Modernists love cactus. These living sculptures bring life to our winter days, becoming a bold focal point within the simple lines of minimalist architecture. Combine them with outstanding containers ...