The hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus engelmannii) is a lovely small native cactus that has spectacular blooms. It comes in a number of varieties in the wild. The flowers are usually hot pink, 2-3 inches ...

You don't need a sprawling backyard to create a gorgeous, lush garden! Any small outdoor spot — from front porch steps to a balcony to a bare wall — can be transformed into a stunning, serene ...

BOISE, Idaho — Even if you don’t consider yourself much of a gardener, here’s something that anybody can successfully make and grow. Garden master Jim Duthie shows us how to put together an indoor ...

Instructors at Powell Gardens will offer two workshops on molding a small planter for a cactus using Supertufa, a fast-drying hypertufa mix. File photo Instructors at Powell Gardens will offer two ...

Smart gardeners in West Hawaii are installing some drought tolerant plants in their landscapes. Of course, one of the most drought tolerant groups of plants are those that can thrive in the desert. We ...

Newly potted cuttings or divisions of Christmas cactus will need adequate care to ensure they develop healthy roots. "I make ...

Looking for something interesting to do this summer? Hillside Desert Botanical Gardens might pique your interest — or prick your fingers, if you don’t heed the warnings. Plan a visit to this local gem ...