Scientific Names of Plants & Why They Matter
You love succulents, but there is just so much to learn. How to water them, what soil they need, which can take the cold and which cannot. Surely those long,…
How to Control & Prevent Mealybugs on Succulents!
I love talking about the many fun sides of succulents. But today, we need to talk about pests on succulents. I don't mean the neighbors' kids -- I'm talking those…
Succulent Care Secret – Why Favorites Die & Others Thrive
One of the many reasons we all love succulents is that they are so easy to grow, right? I often say they thrive on benign neglect. But you know that. You…
Select Succulents to Suit Your Site
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You buy a few favorite succulents that look great together in your basket. You plant them, and they look happy! But in a few days…
Sunburned Succulents & Summer Care
There is a common misconception that succulents will happily soak up full, blazing sun all day long, no matter how hot it gets. Sound familiar? But when you try it…
Succulent Fertilizer – Which, When and How Often
One of the (many) reasons people love succulents is that they are so easy to grow with little care. But low care is not the same as no care. Although…
Propagating Succulents from Leaves
Propagating succulents to grow your collection, share with friends and use them in crafts is a fun part of this succulent-loving obsession - I mean hobby. It always seems magical…
Dividing Succulents – Propagating Succulents
When you love succulents, it quickly becomes an obsession, with a growing desire for more plants! One of the best ways to grow your collection is by propagating succulents -…
Succulents Belong in Your Pollinator Garden!
Attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds provides many benefits for you, your garden and the natural world. Pollinator activity will boost the productivity of the vegetables, fruits and herbs that…
Do Succulents Die After Blooming? Some do. Kinda, Sorta
It's so exciting to see your succulents bloom. Surely it is a sign of the plant's health and vigor, right? But it never fails -- someone comes along to whisper,…
