Propeller plant is tender succulent that has impressively shaped leaves and a spectacular red flower that lasts for weeks. These growing tips for crassula falcata will make sure your plant performs to its best. Crassula is a genus of succulents that are often seen at garden centers in many different shapes. They are grown as…
The weather is getting colder outside, but this does not mean that gardening is over. Read on to get some tips for Thanksgiving cactus care and enjoy blossoms indoors even when there is snow on the ground! Thanksgiving cactus is not the only holiday cactus plant. There are several others. Each one blooms during the…
Are you looking for a natural and easy to care for fall arrangement? Try making these DIY Pumpkin Succulent Planters. They look great and can be put together in almost no time at all. If you love succulents as much as I do, you will want to check out my guide for buying succulents. It…
Caring for echeveria is a task made for those gardeners with brown thumbs. These rosette forming succulents have spectacular flowers that would make you think they need a lot of special care, but these plants actually thrive on a bit of neglect. If you love succulents as much as I do, you will want to…
Kalanchoe plants are tender succulents that are very easy to grow and come in many leaf shapes and textures. These growing tips for Kalanchoe Tomentosa will give you a fuzzy and textured leaf succulent that you will fall in love with. Kalanchoe tomentosas are a genus of succulents that are often seen at garden centers.…
Crassula Ovata ‘Hobbit’ is a small shrubby tender succulent that is popular with followers of J.R.R. Tolkien. because of the shape of its leaves. Grow the Hobbit Jade plant if you enjoy succulents with an unusual look. Crassula are a genus of succulents that are often seen at garden centers. They come in many forms…
One of the best things about succulents is their size. It makes them ideal for a dish garden with mixed varieties. This DIY Succulent Arrangement comes together in just minutes and looks wonderful as a table centerpiece. This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you if…
Cotyledon tomentosa is tender succulent that is a lot of fun to grow. It is easy to see where the common name of bear’s paw succulent came from. Those chubby leaves look just like tiny bear’s paws! Each of the leaves are soft and fuzzy with a puffy look and have tiny “teeth” at the edges.…
The donkey tail succulent is a lovely plump trailing plant that is great in containers. Get some tips for how to grow sedum morganianum to make sure that you keep your succulent super healthy. Succulents like sedum are drought smart plants that are super easy to grow and make fantastic houseplants. Be sure to check…
Aeonium haworthii – Kiwi Verde is a showy succulent that has spoon shaped leaves with showy tips and color. It has a rosette shape that is very delicate and popular. This pretty succulent is also known by several names – Kiwi Verde, or simply Aeonium Kiwi. Succulents like aeonium are drought smart plants that are super easy to grow…
Confused about what to look for when buying succulents? This guide will walk you through the process and give tips on what to look for and what to avoid. This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you if you purchase through an affiliate link. Succulents are…
Flowering kalanchoes are plants that are often seen around the holidays and in the winter months. The plant is also known as Florist Kalanchoe. These tips for kalanchoe blossfeldiana care will show you how to care for and get this plant to keep blooming all winter long. Succulents like kalanchoe are drought smart plants that…
The sight of a Christmas cactus blooming is one of the joys of the season, for me. This holiday cactus plant is sold with buds on them each year, but how do you get this plant to bloom every year? A Christmas cactus is the perfect seasonal plant to have in bloom this time of…
Tillandsia is also known as an air plant. Air plants are a member of the epiphyte family. This plant needs no soil to grow and gets its nourishment from the air. Air plants have specialized leaves that draw in nutrients. Other well known epiphytes are Thanksgiving cactus, Christmas cactus, and Easter cactus. Succulents like tillandsia…
Surround yourself in nature in the 25,000 square foot gardens of Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. This enclosed conservatory is an oasis nestled in the down town area of Fort Wayne, Indiana. My husband and I visit Botanical Gardens each summer and this conservatory was on our must see list last year. The gardens feature tropical displays,…
This gorgeous succulent arrangement started out life as a wooden drawer meant for tools of some sort. The upcycled junk gardening planter got a new coat of paint, some TLC and a few succulent plants and now looks as though it had been intentionally designed for the job. If you love succulents as much as…
Nothing is more attractive to a gardener than getting new plants without having to pay for them. And since succulents are a very sought after plant, it stands to reason propagating succulent leaves and cuttings is a popular project for many gardeners. Best of all, it’s easy and free! Succulents make fantastic houseplants and can…
Echeveria Neon Breakers is a Renee O’Donnell hybrid of the succulent Pink Frills crossed with an unknown parent. It is a drought tolerant succulent with green leaves that have pretty pink frilly edges and deep margins. Succulents like echeveria are drought smart plants that are super easy to grow and make fantastic houseplants. Be sure…
Kalanchoe millotii is a member of the crassulaceae family. It is a n ornamental succulent plant that is native to Madagascar. Since it is not particularly cold hardy, it is grown as an indoor plant in most areas of the country. Succulents like kalanchoe are drought smart plants that are super easy to grow and…
Have you ever been in a garden setting and wondered how to identify a plant that you have just come across? So have I! That is where the PlantSnap mobile app comes into use. With this handy phone app, all you need to do is snap a photo of the plant, and PlantSnap will give you suggestions…
I just love using household items in my garden in a creative way. Today’s project is going to be to transform an old birdcage into a succulent birdcage planter. If you love succulents as much as I do, you will want to check out my guide for buying succulents. It tells what to look for, what…
Air plants are not only fun to grow, they are also fun to display. So many household items can be fashioned into containers for these sweet little plants that don’t need soil to grow. These air plant holders are cute. compact and perfect to display your tillandsia collection. Succulents like tillandsia are drought smart plants…
These summer garden tips will ensure that you have an endless supply of color and lush green lawns all summer long. Bring on summer! Life is meant to be lived outside! We spend so much time outside during the summer, and having a great looking lawn and pretty gardens makes sure that time will be…
Succulents are so versatile and easy to care for. They are very drought tolerant, perfect if you have a “brown thumb” and look great planted in so many ways. These 25 fun succulent planters will show you that if it can hold dirt, it can be planted with a succulent! If you love succulents as much…
This cement blocks raised garden bed makes a great home for hardy succulents and colorful annuals. It is easy to assemble and makes tending the plants a breeze. A few years ago, I used a group of cement blocks to make a corner planter for my succulents. I LIKED it but didn’t love it. It…
The term living stones seems to be a paradox? How can a stone be alive, you might ask? Lithops, a variety of succulent from South Africa, has the common name living stone. Succulents like lithops are drought smart plants that are super easy to grow and make fantastic houseplants. Be sure to check out my…
