The world of aloes is a large and complex one, with whole books on the subject. It is becoming more common to see a variety of attractive species populating nurseries, because aloes are tough and ...

Mary Mallery’s Pleasanton rock garden is covered in succulents — some 40 years old. Every spring, the garden and hillside are awash in blooms. This aloe striata, one of several older plants Mallery ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month, she and her staff share their knowledge with Times readers. Q: I bought an aloe plant last year at ...

What is the first aloe that comes to your mind? Undoubtedly, it is the ubiquitous Aloe Vera. This aloe is associated with many medicinal remedies, treating heartburn and skin irritations, lowering ...

Q:I BOUGHT an aloe plant last year at the Ruth Bancroft Garden and the cold weather in January reduced it to a pile of mush. I liked the look of my aloe, but have been afraid to plant another one ...