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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

With the cold season right around the corner, I'm looking for some indoor gardening ideas that will keep my garden addiction alive. So, I invited Jacki, an expert in succulents, to share how to grow ...

Succulent plants have been gaining ground in recent years and that's not a turn of phrase but the literal truth. If there's a class of plants that's fueling a 21st-century obsession, especially among ...

Calling all green thumbs: When dumping out last season’s container plants, the old soil doesn't have to go into the trash. In fact, it’s better for the environment (and your wallet) if you find new ...

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 ...