AGNES WRITES: I was given several large aloe plants (Aloe arborescens) by a neighbor who has moved back to the colder Midwest. She said they were very easy to grow and even colorful during the winter.

Q: The two huge bushes of tree aloe (Aloe arborescens) in my new backyard are ending their spectacular winter blooming season. What's the best way to ensure their continuing health? Do I prune them or ...

Aloe vera plant care is pretty easy, so even beginner gardeners can keep this useful indoor plant alive. But that low-maintenance appearance can be deceiving. Growing aloe vera does take a little ...

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 read about the Acacia caven tree in the ...

As this is the time of year when Aloe vera is in bloom, the story of how this plant arrived in our hemisphere is worth ...

Q:I have a gorgeous and quite large aloe (about 5 by 5 feet) that is very happy in its current spot. I live in San Mateo County. We are going to be remodeling, so it needs to be moved, and I don't ...

Aloe vera plants can thrive in outdoor gardens once they have the right growing conditions like warmth, protection for harsh sunlight, and well-draining soil.

THIS WINTER we got walloped with many a dark sky and big rains that muddied our shoes and dampened our moods. But with spring at hand, it’s time to brighten things up by planting some of the best late ...

Debilitating droughts, fierce fires, water shortages — all are contributing to some people getting rid of their gardens. However, people can enjoy colorful plants while conserving water by changing ...

We refer to Aloe pruinosa as a ‘ground aloe’, meaning that its leaf structure remains at ground level and does not extend on a stem or trunk as do some of the others in the aloe family, such as the ...