Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...

As desert plants that can survive drought-like conditions, succulents are considered one of the hardiest plants in gardening. But they also thrive in pots and containers, sometimes flourishing more ...

Gardeners are discovering succulent plants as excellent selections for the garden. The appeal of these plants encompasses several characteristics, the first being drought-tolerance. These plants are ...

Compact orange tree varieties make it possible to enjoy fresh citrus almost anywhere, bringing color, fragrance, and fruit to ...

Chic succulents are still on trend along the Front Range — and for good reasons. These architectural plants are practically perfect. “Succulents make sense for the Front Range because they are ...

Just like peanut butter and chocolate, or cheese and crackers, there’s something about growing geraniums in containers that feels like the perfect partnership. That’s not to say that geranium care is ...

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Twenty-something years ago, when I was teaching writing courses at University of Houston-Downtown, a student gave me an end-of-semester gift: a small pot with a mixture of starter plants in it. These ...

Succulents are some of the easiest and most stunning plants to grow indoors. They store water in their thick leaves, making them resilient and low-maintenance. Their wide range of shapes, colours, and ...

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 ...