Planting Hardy Succulents in the Garden – How & When
It feels a little odd thinking about planting cold-hardy succulents in the midst of a summer heatwave. But that's sort of the point of this post. When you plant succulents…
How to Rejuvenate an Overgrown Succulent Dish Garden
You've been given a beautiful succulent dish garden for your birthday, anniversary, or promotion. You love it (natch)! You give it plenty of light, not too much water, and it…
All About Flowering Succulents + Best 16 Picks!
Let's talk about flowering succulents. Succulents have such a beautiful, sculptural appeal, often looking like flowers themselves. Many succulent enthusiasts simply ignore succulent blooms because it's the foliage and structure…
All About Succulent Ground Cover
Many people grow succulents strictly indoors or just in small containers on the patio. But these are wonderful plants that have evolved over many thousands of years, growing in a…
Orostachys: Elegant, Winter-Hardy Succulents
Orostachys (Or-oh-STACK-kiss) is a small genus of succulents native to the mountain regions of China, Japan, Korea, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia. The elegant, rounded rosette forms are reminiscent of Sempervivum.…
Choosing The Best Succulent Pots
Succulents are such tough, resilient plants, they can be grown in a wide range of really unusual situations. You've probably seen succulents on pumpkins or planted in eggshells or even…
Succulent Care in Summer (So Your Plants Will Thrive)
We all love summer, but it's a challenging time in the garden. The increased heat and UV radiation is a source of stress and potential damage for your plants. Succulents…
9 Succulent Adaptations to Summer!
Can you believe summer is just around the corner? We often think of summer as a time of ease and relaxation, but this is not the case for our garden.…
Skip Soap on a Rope for Succulents on a Stick!
From the time I was a small child, I have been deeply offended by the "soap on a rope" we see offered everywhere in June. My Daddy was far too…
DIY Burlap Wreath with Succulents!
I have always enjoyed burlap wreaths, but of course, I think everything looks better with succulents! With Mother's Day just around the corner and COVID-19 requiring we adjust our relationship…
