Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Maxed out on marigolds? Put out with petunias?

When you think of succulents like cacti and agave, do you imagine open expanses of dry desert, whispering tumbleweeds, and the foreboding screech of hawks? If so, it's probably because most succulents ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Getting fond of hardy outdoor succulents? Time to sort a few out. I grow several dozen, partly because as a zany relief from the same old, same old plants I deal with daily at work; and partly because ...

Known for being low maintenance and a favorite houseplant among millennials, succulents have been rising in popularity since 2007. By 2017, 15% of garden sales in the Midwest were succulents, a survey ...

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," ...