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When you first start to explore the wonderful world of succulents, you're likely to be amazed at the vast number of different ...
Expand your succulent collection indoors or outdoors with the paddle plant (Kalanchoe thyrsiflora). This striking succulent is known for how the light green, round, fleshy leaves stack beside each ...
Everywhere I look these days, I see succulents. They are popping up in dish gardens, stone troughs, driftwood planters, garden fountains, and even coffee cups and shot glasses. Yes, succulents have ...
Millennials may have re-ignited America's love affair with houseplants, but you don't have to be one of them to want your own succulent garden. Nor do you have to be a millionaire – or even well off.
Tammy demonstrates how to make a beautiful table arrangement with succulents. Bring the outdoors in by creating a living table arrangement with easy-to-grow succulent plants. Forgo cut flowers for a ...
Propagate succulents in the early spring using either leaves, cuttings, or offsets. Keep them in a well-draining pot with good soil.
While succulents are drought-tolerant plants, and their gorgeous leaves are made to store water, it's essential to know how to properly water them to help them thrive. Here's how to water succulents ...
How to grow: succulents. Aeonium 'Zwartkop' has rich, polished dark purple foliage and will tolerate near zero temperatures. Credit: Photo: Timber Press Gardeners spend a lot of time looking at the ...
Succulents are one of the easiest plants to propagate because they naturally regrow from leaves and stem cuttings. There are three basic ways to propagate succulents: by leaves, stem cuttings, or ...