A beautiful echeveria with a tight rosette of blue leaves or a proud crown of aloe stems can inspire succulent lovers to grow these plants on a patio or sunny windowsill. But when it comes time to ...

In this video we break down the basics of potting mix for all of our house plants. Once we have a good understanding of what soil really is we can start to tailor our potting mixes to our plants in ...

“I would like to start growing some houseplants and would like some advice on the type of soil to use for the best results.” — Albert Jefferson, Chicago Like gardening outside, providing your ...

Shallow pots work well for many succulents because they dry more evenly than deep containers. Pots that are too deep for a plant’s root system stay wet too long, which is a major cause of indoor ...

Succulents are a favorite among houseplant lovers—and for good reason. "We love [them] because they look beautiful and are easy to maintain," says Cesario Gene Tobia, an award-winning gardener and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Succulents and cacti are popular both as houseplants and as outdoor garden plants. However, they have different needs than many ...