Portulaca, also known as moss rose or purslane, is a flowering annual member of the succulent family. This South American native is drought-tolerant and comes in a variety of vibrant colors that can ...

Portulaca is a reliable garden friend that brightens our summer. I grow this long-blooming annual as a low border in front of taller flowers such as cosmos, garden phlox, lupine and daisies. It’s a ...

For much of the summer, it has been hot and very dry in most parts of the state. At this time of year it's important to remember that most plants are shallow-rooted and moisture availability is ...

Question:When we moved to Arizona six years ago, I inherited a beautiful rose bush in our backyard. Near the end of August this year, I dead-headed the bush and pruned a few spots, and now it seems to ...