The soap aloe is just one of those plants that stir up a passion in gardeners and plant aficionados across the country. It’s known botanically as Aloe maculata, and at first glance, you would swear it ...

Aloe plants are the gifts that keep on giving — if you play it right. From where to place your plant to tending to the soil, ...

In The Best Natural Homemade Soaps(Robert Rose, 2014), Mar Gómez offers 40 recipes for simple, luxurious soaps based on three essential ingredients: water, olive oil and caustic soda. Gómez adds a ...

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 ...

Aloe vera soaps are beneficial for the skin. It works well for dry skin and gives you smooth and supple skin. You don’t need to go far if you wish for healthy and glowing skin. In fact, soft and ...

"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 ...

How often to water an aloe vera plant is a common concern. Though it is a succulent that grows in dry regions, the plant is not entirely drought tolerant. Achieving the right watering balance is an ...

Is your aloe plant drooping? Then something isn’t right, and you need to rethink your aloe vera plant care routine. The good news is that aloe is a forgiving, low-maintenance plant, so there is likely ...

One of the most common, and useful, houseplants is aloe vera. This succulent sits on the kitchen windowsill of many homes, just waiting to answer a 911 call when minor kitchen burns, sunburns or ...

Aloe vera is a medicinal plant that’s been used to treat various health conditions for thousands of years. It’s usually safe to use also vera directly from the plant or you can buy it in gel form.

Looking for an easy-to-care-for, attractive, and useful houseplant? Aloe vera is an excellent choice. As well as being a looker, this plant really pulls its weight in a home because its leaves have ...