Aloes – Master Gardener Association of San Diego County

Pests and Diseases of Aloes

Question: I think my Aloes are infected. Are There Pests and Diseases that Affect Them? Answer: Yes, while succulents tend to be relatively pest and disease free, aloes and agaves can be affected. Here are three possibilities: By Richard Reid Succulents are a common and popular landscape addition to Southern California gardens. They can be […]

Create a modern-day garden with a hallowed past

April 12, 2025Aloes, drought tolerant, Ficus, Figs, food, Fruit, Fruit Trees, Herbs, Mediterranean climate, Olives, Palm trees, Pomegranate

Scores of plants mentioned in ancient religious texts also thrive in San Diego’s climate, with its Mediterranean-like weather By Bob Frey and Francie Murphy (This article originally appeared in the April 12, 2025 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) The Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry summers and wet winters, is a distinctive climate zone found […]