In this video we break down the basics of potting mix for all of our house plants. Once we have a good understanding of what ...

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 ...

Repot Christmas cactus every three to four years in late winter or early spring—never while it’s blooming. Choose a pot about ...

Question: I keep reading that I’m supposed to be using a special potting soil to start my seeds that’s different from the kind of potting soil I’m supposed to use to fill my patio containers. What’s ...

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them really thrive. And although the words “potting mix” and “potting soil” are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A defining characteristic of succulents is their ability to thrive in high heat with very little water.

A group of various cacti in small pots - Elena_Alex_Ferns/Shutterstock Cacti are tolerant to drought and hard to kill, making them ideal for aspiring gardeners whose ...

Give new life to a broken vase with a creative DIY that transforms it into a beautiful, low-maintenance succulent planter for ...

Dear Master Gardener: I would like to make a dish garden. How do I do it and what plants are best? Answer: Dish gardens with succulents and cacti continue to be very trendy. They are great for those ...

These drought-tolerant plans are perfect for Sonoma County’s summer dry climate. But how do you care for them? Question: After losing several plants to the drought, I plan to replace many of them with ...

There are six highly popular succulent types that are low maintenance and easy to propagate. Bright light and infrequent watering can help succulents thrive. Knowing the growing season of your ...