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. South Africa is famous in botanical circles ...

Along the Central Coast there are plants that can grow by windows, plants that should grow indoors by windows to protect them from frost or rain, and plants that are themselves “windows.” Rain, frost, ...

The love for succulent plants is very recent but is rightful as these plants have a striking aesthetic appeal and have low demands when it comes to maintenance. Here are the top choices for succulent ...

Succulents generally need plenty of bright, indirect light. A south or west-facing window is ideal. If natural light is insufficient, consider using grow lights Use well-draining soil, such as a ...

For some houseplants, the more light, the better. If you have a sunroom or a south-facing window, there are plenty of plants that will thrive in high light. Our panel of plant experts throughout the ...