Most of us are fairly familiar with aloe vera, especially during sunburn season. But did you know there are more than 400 species of these winter bloomers? What all aloes have in common are rosettes ...

Brian Kemble is curator at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek. His monthly column focuses on drought-tolerant plants and dry gardens. Aloes are well-known for the fiery colors they add to winter ...

Dear Master Gardener: I didn’t think aloe vera plants flowered, but mine looks like it is getting a flower. Answer: The aloe vera plant is an easy-care succulent that is native to Africa. It’s great ...

Aloe vera plants can thrive in outdoor gardens once they have the right growing conditions like warmth, protection for harsh ...

1 Feed roses within the next few weeks for abundant fall flowering. Use a balanced plant food formula that has all three main ingredients — nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium — indicated in a number ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Known for its hydrating qualities, aloe vera might give you flashbacks to a painful summer sunburn. But ...

How often to water an aloe vera plant is a common concern. Though it is a succulent that grows in dry regions, the plant is not entirely drought tolerant. Achieving the right watering balance is an ...

These succulents store water in their leaves, so they don't need frequent watering. Here's how often to water aloe and how to make sure it's time.

Aloes are generally easy-care succulents, but the most common mistake people make with them is overwatering. How often to water an aloe vera plant is a little different than how often you might water ...

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