Even in the heat of summer, Horacio Fuentes doesn’t need any shade in his Wilshire Park backyard. After all, he has a chayote. A seamless sea of green runs from the second-floor eaves of his house to ...

Are you using a pot that is too small for your plant? Many people have plants in containers. Potted plants can be objects of art — both pot and plant — or they may hold favorite bulbs, coveted ...

There’s a lot of buzz about growing plants, vegetables and herbs in small spaces such as patios, balconies, even rooftop gardens. New types of containers are creating the excitement. Have you tried ...