Succulents are the ultimate water-saving plants and great friends to Texas gardeners hunkered down in August's dry heat. The plants' sculptural shapes, textures, lines and color help us create pretty ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As we relish longer days, consider adding some conversation starters like indoor plants in decorative glass containers, succulent gardens or indoor tropical ...

"Whether you're planning an outdoor or indoor garden, succulents need plenty of light," expert gardener Jane Dobbs says. "Indoor gardens benefit from being near south- and east-facing windows, while ...

What’s not to love about Colorado fall weather? Warm days and cool nights are perfect for checking out the changing colors in the high country. Pack a lunch, hike some trails and let nature inspire ...

Creating an indoor mini garden is a fun activity. These miniature gardens are also a great way to entertain little ones with a creative project. It's a hands-on endeavour that takes kids - and us - ...

Growing succulent plants in a large pot involves horticultural artistry and minimal effort. To grow well, succulent plants require regular sunlight (in most cases), occasional irrigation, good ...

Step 1: Take several stem cuttings from a healthy Christmas cactus plant using clean shears or scissors, or gently break off the cuttings with your fingers. Long stem cuttings are often too top-heavy ...

Kuziki/Getty Images Succulent container gardens add just the right touch of sculptural interest and natural life to a space. In a matter of minutes, you can create your own customized little garden, ...

As fall approaches, Autumn Joy comes to mind. In truth, the plant known by this name begins to bloom in summer but is distinctive among succulents in flowering through the fall season. Domed flower ...

That’s why good drainage is important, too. When planting succulents in the garden, soil should be mixed with about 50 percent perlite, pumice or similar additives that support drainage. When opting ...

They last when a lot of other things are merely hanging by a thread during brutal summer days and they allow us to appreciate plant life on a smaller scale on our desks at work and in intriguing nooks ...

This is the time of year when many of us yearn for something green in our lives. Fortunately, only the merest space, time and money are needed for one of the easiest and most charming cures for the ...