When we picture succulents, most of us will imagine an array of small potted plants housed indoors, but actually, these charming plants can be just as happy in the garden too. So if you've been asking ...

We love a good plant pun so if you want a “succulent summer garden” our plant pro, Lance Roberson, says the best way to add to your garden in the hot summer months is by planting succulents. Lance ...

Gardeners are discovering succulent plants as excellent selections for the garden. The appeal of these plants encompasses several characteristics, the first being drought-tolerance. These plants are ...

If you've ditched your old bird bath for a better version (likely one with moving water), here's how to reuse it as a ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In recent columns, we focused on switching two groups of species within the same genus: aeonium and mangave. That project raised my interest in ways to group ...

If you have a black thumb, don’t despair. There is hope. Try succulents. Succulents and agaves are water-retaining plants that are well-adapted to arid, hot, sunny locations with poor soil conditions.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Succulents are big this season, and they’re also small. Whether worn as jewelry, planted in a picture frame, stuffed into an old boot or carefully placed in ...

Gardening with succulent plants can be part of the response to our extended drought conditions, and, for a growing community of gardeners, is an intriguing and absorbing aspect of the horticultural ...

Next comes the fun part—choosing your succulents. Trailing varieties like string of pearls or burro’s tail work especially well because they naturally drape and spill over edges, enhancing the effect.

During the past few years, succulents have become very popular with gardeners who find that these plants can be eye-catching additions to both indoor and outdoor settings. Requiring minimal care, most ...

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