Succulents either grow in the cool or warm seasons. Some grow in October until April when they go dormant. Warm season plants go dormant in October. Plants with shallow roots or that tend to rot ...

Succulents are one of the most popular plants thanks to their sculptural form and low-maintenance nature. Hardy and easygoing ...

Kuziki/Getty Images Succulent container gardens add just the right touch of sculptural interest and natural life to a space. In a matter of minutes, you can create your own customized little garden, ...

Succulents are the ultimate water-saving plants and great friends to Texas gardeners hunkered down in August's dry heat. The plants' sculptural shapes, textures, lines and color help us create pretty ...

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 ...

Containers are great for gardeners with little space, but they are equally useful in a big garden that needs a focal point. For the past several years, Wave petunias, coleuses, sweet potato vines and ...

In his new book, succulent expert Robin Stockwell calls the plants structural, bold and breezy, ghostlike and richly textured. He's capturing a wildly diverse class of plants that goes far beyond the ...

True grit and beauty can be a tough combination to achieve, especially in the garden. If you want unique, colorful, and textural plants that handle the heat and won’t bust your water bill, look to the ...

What’s not to love about Colorado fall weather? Warm days and cool nights are perfect for checking out the changing colors in the high country. Pack a lunch, hike some trails and let nature inspire ...

Step 1: Take several stem cuttings from a healthy Christmas cactus plant using clean shears or scissors, or gently break off the cuttings with your fingers. Long stem cuttings are often too top-heavy ...

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