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Succulents of all kinds are easy to use in crafts and projects; find the latest weird and wonderful ways to plant these tough yet beautiful plants in odd and unusual displays.
Growing them in containers or in gardens doesn't mean you'll be glued to the garden hose; they don't need lots of water.
Low maintenance doesn't mean dull; you'll see lots of fun ideas and ways to use drought tolerant plants in your garden.
These are new or updated pages; nothing but the most current releases here!
Dec 13, 2018
Root Planters - unique rustic garden crafts to display succulents
Root Planters; use roots and stumps to make unique rustic containers for hardy succulents...
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Dec 13, 2018
Succulent Identification Chart - find your unknown plant here
Use the Succulent Identification Chart to find your unknown succulents; puzzling over their names and how to care for them?
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Dec 08, 2018
Amaryllis from Seed; grow your own gorgeous flowering bulb
Growing your own Amaryllis from Seed is a long term prospect, but one that will be so satisfying...
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Dec 04, 2018
Is it okay to trim a succulent?
I have had these two gems for a while. The shorter one I believe to be an Aloe nobilis that has suddenly grown tall leaves. I've had that one about a year.
Dec 01, 2018
Succulent Plant Care - light, soil and cultivation requirements
Succulent Plant Care tips and instructions for caring for succulents; how to grow your favorite plants successfully...
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Dec 01, 2018
Waterlogged Succulents - helpful tips for drowning plants
Helpful tips for your drowning plants; what to do with Waterlogged Succulents...
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Nov 30, 2018
Succulent Care Handbook - How to Care For Succulents
Your Guide to Healthy Succulents - Succulent Care Handbook...
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Nov 26, 2018
The Mexican Strawberry Pot - well loved and often planted
That old Mexican Strawberry Pot is one of the most loved and often planted containers for succulents
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Nov 25, 2018
Oh really over watered outside succulent plants in pots due to heavy rains
I live in Northern California and we've had plenty of rain for the past 3 days. I'm new to actually really taking care of my succulent plants and I found
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Nov 22, 2018
Containers for Succulents - rustic, classic, rugged, funky or salvaged
Containers for Succulents; rustic salvage planters; sleekly classic urns; funky hypertufa or rugged natural materials; it's all fair game when planting succulents...
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Nov 22, 2018
Crassula Bonsai - make a charming tiny tree from your Jade Plant
Crassula Bonsai are a new twist on an ancient art; training tiny trees to emulate the way nature makes them is easy using jade plants...
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Nov 19, 2018
Succulent Plant Propagation E-Book - the Horticulturists Secrets
Download the Succulent Plant Propagation E-Book and learn the Horticulturists secrets...
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Nov 19, 2018
What's the Difference Between Sempervivum and Echeveria?
What's the Difference Between Sempervivum and Echeveria? Even though they look alike, they're not the same...
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Nov 18, 2018
What is the Difference Between Sedum and Sempervivum?
What is the Difference Between Sedum and Sempervivum?
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Nov 17, 2018
21 Charming Succulent Planters - spring inspiration
Spring into a brand new season of fun with this round up of 21 Charming Succulent Planters - one or more of them will inspire you for sure...
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Nov 16, 2018
Winterizing Succulents E-Course - successful succulent plant survival
Learn all about how to successfully overwinter your succulent plants with the Winterizing Succulents E-Course...
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Nov 15, 2018
Succulent Plant Business; how to do it right
Thinking of starting a Succulent Plant Business? Do it right with the guidelines here...
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Nov 12, 2018
10 Best Succulents for Beginners - Which Succulent Should I Get?
Have instant success with these 10 Best Succulents for Beginners; easy and most successful types of succulents
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Nov 08, 2018
What is your mystery Succulent? Succulent Plant Identification
The correct Succulent Plant Identification will help you to look after your plants and make them thrive; ask here what on earth your succulents are...
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Nov 06, 2018
Mexican petunias
We live in central Texas. Should the Mexican Petunias be in a green house during the freezing temps and snow or will they be fine left out in the yard?
Nov 05, 2018
Funny Garden Signs - more whimsy for your garden
Funny Garden Signs - design your own whimsical garden accessories...
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Nov 04, 2018
How Many Plants can I plant into a shallow dish?
How Many Plants should I plant into a container for the best and most lush look?
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Nov 03, 2018
Flowering Succulent Plants - succulent plants with flowers
Flowering Succulent Plants; as if the beauty of the plants themselves wasn't enough, succulent plants with flowers in addition will knock your socks off...
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Nov 03, 2018
Echeveria Flowering - the most beautiful blooms
When you see an Echeveria Flowering, you'll gasp in awe - they are so beautiful as a flowering succulent...
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Nov 03, 2018
Hardy Succulents; tough and reliable in cold winter climates
Grow the Hardy Succulents that I recommend in your garden; you'll be amazed at their toughness, and beauty...
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Oct 23, 2018
Sempervivum Picture Gallery R-Z
This Sempervivum Picture Gallery shows species and varieties alphabetically from R-Z; rich, lush textural foliage and colors...how fascinating and awe inspiring...
Oct 22, 2018
Daffodils - the golden host
Daffodils thrive in dry gardens - there are indeed drought tolerant bulbs...
Oct 19, 2018
Write For This Site - guest posts accepted
Guest Posts Accepted - Write for this Site...
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Oct 17, 2018
Overwintering Geraniums - tips and methods
Learn the tips and techniques for successfully Overwintering Geraniums...
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Oct 12, 2018
Wood Sorrel
We have many potted wood sorrel plants and bring them in the house in the winter. Is it possible to just dig up and store the tubers over the winter instead
Oct 11, 2018
Elephant Ears with seed Pods
I have grown elephant ears for years and have loved them. This spring I bought about 5 more and planted them and I have seed pods galore. I would like
Oct 06, 2018
Would you separate these trees?
A few years back family members gave us several Hibiscus trees which we planted in a row. One had several branches right off the base but we thought nothing
Oct 05, 2018
Bradford Pears
I live in eastern SC and the Bradford Pear trees are blooming. Not sure why, but I think it's because it was unusually warm all September and continues
Oct 03, 2018
Water Saving Tips to conserve water in your home and garden
Water Saving Tips can conserve our most precious resource; use water wisely in the garden and utilize what we have - no wanton waste here!
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Sep 30, 2018
cannot identify this succulent; can you help please
would like to purchase this succulent for our daughter; however, the teller in the bank who owns it doesn't know the name of it. Hoping you can help.
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Sep 22, 2018
Echeveria Laui lost its coating
Hello! I have just started to cultivate succulents and I think I have already made my first mistake. My laui got mealy bugs, so I went at my local gardening
Sep 17, 2018
Hardy Orchids of British Columbia - fragile, yet tough wildflowers
The Hardy Orchids of British Columbia are amazing, varied and tough; their fragile appearance can fool you into believing they're not able to withstand drought...
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Sep 14, 2018
Can you identify this plant please?
We bought this at a plant sale in the UK. The seller didn’t know what it was. It’s now about 12 inches high. Thank you.
Sep 12, 2018
Autumn in the Xeric Garden - you thought summer color was great...
If you thought the summer color was great, wait until Autumn in the Xeric Garden; it will rip your eyeballs out...
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Sep 10, 2018
Start Your Own Succulent Plant Business; learn how here...
Start Your Own Succulent Plant Business; growing succulents for profit...
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Sep 10, 2018
How to Grow Echeveria - a guide to the most gorgeous Echeveria ever
How to Grow Echeveria; find out the secrets, tips and hints from a Certified Horticulturist; these plants are some of the most beautiful of all succulent plants...
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Sep 09, 2018
Xeria E-Zine - keep up to date with succulents
Xeria E-Zine; stay up to date with all the news & announcements from Drought Smart Plants...
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Sep 08, 2018
Ferns - not as needy as you might think
Ferns are not normally thought of as drought tolerant, but you might be surprised at their tactics and strategies...
Sep 06, 2018
Succulent Wedding Bouquet - flowers that aren't flowers at all
Make your own Succulent Wedding Bouquet for the bride and her attendants; what could be more in style, and sustainable?
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Sep 06, 2018
Plant Pests Handbook - natural methods of biological pest control
Buy the Plant Pests HandBook here; biological pest control, natural insect repellents...
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Sep 06, 2018
Cactus and identification and value
Unfortunately, A negligent driver jumped the curb in front of my house and took out a large portion of my favorite cactus. I am hoping that you can identify
Sep 04, 2018
Overwintering Tender Succulents E-Course - quick version
Learn all about Overwintering Tender Succulents with the E-Course quick version; information, fast...
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Sep 01, 2018
Succulent Sphere; wire garden spheres filled with succulents
Make your own Succulent Sphere; globes or orbs planted with Sempervivum & succulents for a unique garden craft; simple to make and plant...
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Want your succulents to survive the winter? Learn how to bring them indoors and be happy and healthy with this free e-course; Fill in your name and email address on the form below to enroll!
Winterizing Succulents E-Course
Sign up for Winterizing Succulents, my E-Course to help you take care of your precious and beautiful plants:
Display your succulents; range from rustic to classic;
Xeriscaping;
Fad? Or New Mindset?
Xeriscaping, or building beautiful gardens with very little water, is a new buzz.
Utilizing Drought Smart Plants that are beautiful, low water and hardy gives you a wide palette to choose from for your dry garden.
Jacki Cammidge, Certified Horticulturist - I've been obsessed with plants for more than 30 years...
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