Succulents have a way of stealing the spotlight. With their sculptural shapes, vibrant colors, and the ability to thrive in areas where other plants struggle, it's no surprise they're a favorite among ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As the weather gets warmer, your patio becomes very enticing — and for good reason. So it's no wonder you ...

If you're on a mission to find the perfect plant to grow in your home or garden, chances are you'll find it in the succulent section of your favorite plant nursery. What other type of plant has this ...

With more than 10,000 species of succulents and many more hybrids introduced every year, there is a succulent to suit any garden design or solar orientation. There are succulent ground covers, ...

Succulent plants have been gaining ground in recent years and that's not a turn of phrase but the literal truth. If there's a class of plants that's fueling a 21st-century obsession, especially among ...

Nothing else looks so good, for so long, with so little attention. So long as you go easy on them. By Margaret Roach The photo in a recent newsletter from Katherine Tracey, a garden designer in ...

Carefully arranging houseplants, especially cacti and succulents, is an easy and creative way to enliven a room. "We have people come in all the time and ask us how to brighten up their interiors," ...