SAN ANTONIO – We were spoiled in July, with lower temperatures and lots of good rain. Everything got so lush outside, but now the triple digits are back with little rain in sight in the seven-day ...

A record 100 million-plus U.S. households now garden, the National Gardening Association says. That means more Americans face the dilemma of how and when to water their plants. Watering frequency can ...

Do you ever wonder if you could use less water in the garden, yet still enjoy a bounty of veggies and plenty of colors? I do!

Dear Master Gardener: I’m never sure how often or how much to water my houseplants. Can you give me some guidelines? Answer: First of all, remember that the major problem with houseplants is ...

Getting ready to go on vacation seems to take an increasing amount of effort these days. There is so much to organize before you even leave the house, not least making sure all your beautiful ...

These affordable devices aim to keep your plants hydrated when you're out of town or too busy to keep up. I tested two to see if they're worth a buy. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience ...

I’ve never been one to have a green thumb. I admittedly have trouble keeping the most low-maintenance plants alive and healthy — even my most neglect-friendly succulents and cactuses end up dead after ...

On my bad mental health days, my houseplants serve as a reminder of the empathy and compassion I should have for myself. I started collecting an array of greenery about a year ago. Since then, I’ve ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Much of the U.S. is entering freeze season—and I’m not talking a light morning frost, but a full-on freeze, which is a transformative event for your ...

This week’s chilly temperatures may have Hoosiers shivering but garden plants may be withering. Low temps can affect plants in different ways that usually start with slowing a plant’s growth and ...

In June 2020, we published the first story for Plant PPL, an L.A. Times Plants series in which we interview plant influencers, business owners, enthusiasts and gardeners of color making the world a ...