"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Long before Millennial gardeners made flowering succulents so hugely popular ...
This week, I want to talk about a group of plants that has always fascinated me: hens and chickens. I got to thinking about them this morning, when a local gardener called with a bunch of questions. I ...
"Now here's the hen," my grandmother spoke to my father with obvious pride, "and if you take care of her, she'll soon give you chicks." But instead of handing him a chicken, she gave him what looked ...
Cobwebs on plants raise gardeners' hackles. Is it spider mites? Or just icky eight-legged creatures getting too comfy on our growing things? Yet cobwebs are also a delightfully creepy and normal part ...
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 ...
Dear Carol: My hens and chicks are growing in a strawberry pot. I brought the pot inside two weeks ago and now the plants are sending out shoots. I'm not sure what they will be able to latch onto to ...