A beautiful echeveria with a tight rosette of blue leaves or a proud crown of aloe stems can inspire succulent lovers to grow these plants on a patio or sunny windowsill. But when it comes time to ...

Succulents are unique and interesting plants. Have you ever wanted to grow a garden full of them? Many of you grow flowers and vegetables, but if you want to grow something really different, try ...

Twenty-something years ago, when I was teaching writing courses at University of Houston-Downtown, a student gave me an end-of-semester gift: a small pot with a mixture of starter plants in it. These ...

Looking to take add some zen to your home? Invest in a plant. A 2015 study in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology found that interacting with indoor plants can reduce stress. And they also serve ...

Propagate succulents in the early spring using either leaves, cuttings, or offsets. Keep them in a well-draining pot with good soil.

Its wispy cobweb strands make a perfectly creepy landscaping detail for Halloween, but this low-maintenance succulent truly shines as an all-year ground cover.

The importance of misting your plants depends on their specific needs and the growing environment. Mike Drouin of ...

Adapted to survive in harsh desert conditions, succulents and cacti have a reputation for being among the best indoor houseplants for black thumbs. But that doesn’t mean they’re foolproof; in fact, ...

There are two things I can't get enough of – succulents and lilies. Start or expand your collections of these rewarding plants. While doing so, avoid some fatal mistakes. This time of year I see many ...