When we picture succulents, most of us will imagine an array of small potted plants housed indoors, but actually, these charming plants can be just as happy in the garden too. So if you've been asking ...

While a string of hearts and an aloe have previously graced my home, only recently have I seen succulents en masse outdoors.

Succulents are usually considered indoor plants, charming on bookshelves and perfect on window ledges where they get just the right amount of light. However, succulents may also make great additions ...

Succulents come in all types, shapes, sizes, and colors—and they're some of the easiest plants to care for. They can thrive both indoors and outdoors with minimal maintenance, making them a favorite ...

Everywhere I look these days, I see succulents. They are popping up in dish gardens, stone troughs, driftwood planters, garden fountains, and even coffee cups and shot glasses. Yes, succulents have ...

Succulents are generally considered very easy care, low-maintenance plants. However, there are a few basic guidelines for growing them that are important to follow to keep them looking and growing ...

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 ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Maxed out on marigolds? Put out with petunias?

Take a look around Bill Hendricks' collection of 4,000 succulents, and it's easy to understand the recent craze for these high-style, easy-care plants. One with rosette shapes are taking center stage ...

Succulents are wildly popular with beginning gardeners and seasoned horticulturalists for good reason. They come in a dazzling diversity of forms, colors and varieties and don’t need to be fussed over ...

Be careful in applying any one-size-fits-all plant care idea, especially when it comes to arid succulents, which have very ...