On the pebbly hilltop fields and rocky woods near South Paris, Maine, Mark Brandhorst grows some mighty tough plants. The former stonemason discovered alpine succulents growing on rocks near his home, ...

Researchers lead by Xuejie Zhang, a materials scientist from the South China Agricultural University in Guangzhou have managed to produce succulents that glow-in-the-dark. This wasn’t a result of ...

Not only do rock gardens add beauty and dimension to any outdoor space, they require little maintenance and can accommodate awkward or difficult landscapes (such as steep hillsides). No matter the ...

Succulents come in a wide variety of colours, shapes, and textures and can be combined in the most interesting and dramatic planting groupings. They thrive with minimal care and have the added bonus ...

Living in a warm, arid environment has its advantages in winter, but your options for garden plants are limited. Try this ...

Patrice Hanlon answers your gardening questions every other week. DEAR GARDEN COACH: I just read an article about growing a succulent garden. Do you think the plants will survive an El Niño winter? We ...

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 we picture succulents, most of us will imagine an array of small potted plants housed indoors, but actually, these charming plants can be just as happy in the garden too. So if you've been asking ...

Many months of gray days and snow have seemed endless for the gardener itching to dig, plant and play outside. Although there’s nothing we can do to make the weather advantageous to gardening, there ...

While most people look at pretty petals and lush landscapes, Latti finds beauty in rock gardens and spiny succulents. Born and raised in South Africa, Latti spent his childhood traipsing through the ...