Description: The aloes comprise a striking array of succulents for Bay Area gardens, varying widely in form and size with many displaying impressive floral features. One of the most unusual and unique ...

THIS WINTER we got walloped with many a dark sky and big rains that muddied our shoes and dampened our moods. But with spring at hand, it’s time to brighten things up by planting some of the best late ...

To brighten your garden from early spring through next winter, consider the cousins of the medicinal aloe plant. Aloes are rosette-forming succulents native mostly to Africa, with a handful of species ...

"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 ...