Explore our Succulents category to dive deep into the world of these resilient and unique plants. Discover answers to the most common questions about succulent care, propagation, watering, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a newbie, find tips and tricks to help your succulents thrive.
Wait… every succulent isn’t a rock garden? Seriously, there are some great succulent designs that DON’T involve rocks, but in my personal opinion, the best succulent designs use rocks. After all, succulents rub shoulders with rocks in the wild, so why shouldn’t they in your garden? These 6 Succulent Rock Garden Ideas for Any Garden…
You’ve been drooling over those adorable little succulent arrangements for sale at the garden center and grocery store. You’ve eyed them with envy when you’ve visited your green-thumbed friends. But can you, a novice, keep these little gems alive in your home? I’m here to tell you that you can do it. We can do…
I wasn’t always a great gardener. Let’s be honest; I still hold my breath when I attach a shingle plant to a new board. But at the beginning, I really struggled, especially indoors. Succulents were what got me hooked on plants, and they remain my darlings. They’re so easy to care for and come in…
Succulents are lovely in their own little pots. I’ve got nothing against it. But there’s just something about putting together a gorgeous succulent design or arrangement and watching it grow and thrive. Whether you arrange a planter, garden bed, rock garden, fairy garden, wreath, or anything else you can come up with; succulents make it…
Can succulents thrive without soil? Discover the secrets to growing these hardy plants in unconventional ways as we explore their unique survival strategies and soil-free solutions. It turns out that the answer is yes, succulents can live without soil. Instead of soil, succulents can grow in a variety of mediums such as sand, pebbles, perlite,…
If you’ve heard from me on the subject of glass terrariums for succulents before, you probably know that this article is getting a disclaimer. A terrarium is NOT the best way to grow succulents. It is, however, among the most adorable ways to grow succulents. If you want to give it a go (and I…
Saving a succulent without roots can be a challenging task, but it is not impossible. If you’re a succulent lover like me, you can’t pass by those sad, droopy succulents on the discount rack at the garden center. It just makes you feel so good to see a sad succulent become a healthy plant in…
Succulents are known for their ability to store water in their leaves and stems, making them drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. They can go weeks without being connected to roots. However, roots are essential for most plants to absorb water and nutrients from the soil. So, can succulents really survive without roots? Do you have a succulent…
Succulent soil is a great choice for other plants, since this soil contains different types of organic and inorganic materials which other plants love too. I decided to find out which of my other plants benefit from the drainage efficiency and soil composition of succulent soil. I was surprised by just how many other indoor…
The right succulent fertilizer makes the difference between superb plant growth and color and plants that are barely surviving. Since succulents don’t need much fertilizer, natural fertilizers for succulents are reasonable despite the extra cost in money or effort. Here’s what you need to know about how to choose the right fertilizer for your succulents….