Succulent plants are interesting in appearance, fabulous in their ability to be easy growing and low maintenance, and can even be useful in other ways.

Nov 16, 2009 - Tina Samuels

If you love succulents, but they can't survive in your cold climate, grow them as houseplants all year long or overwinter them as houseplants.

Aug 3, 2011 - Brenda Reeves

Cold hardy cacti may seem far-fetched for the northern xeriscape, but under the right conditions several drought tolerant species can thrive in the north.

Jun 13, 2010 - Marianne Lepa

Among the joys of living in the desert, cactus and succulent gardening ranks high. When the temperature reaches triple digits, cactus and many other desert plants thrive.

Mar 6, 2009 - Jeanne Lombardo

Find out about desert garden plants with freeze damage and how to prevent succulents and cacti from freezing.

Jun 26, 2010 - Tina Samuels

Succulents are water retaining plants which can survive in hot and arid conditions; most common succulents are cacti but succulent species include other plants too.

May 8, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto

Similar in appearance to ocean coral, the Coral Cactus is actually two plants grafted into one. Here's how to care for this unusual beauty.

Mar 4, 2012 - Tami Port

Succulent plants will thrive in hot weather, inspiring the creation of miniature xeriscape gardens fit for small spaces and needing limited plant care.

Jul 26, 2010 - Chris Eirschele

A container or the garden is the perfect place to grow low-maintenance succulents. These plants bring color, unusual shapes and contrast to your landscape.

Aug 27, 2010 - Nellene Teubner Plouffe

The cactus family is an ancient botanical family which is native to dry, desert regions of the Americas; the Cactaceae plant family includes many familiar cacti.

Nov 2, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto

The Easter cactus is similar to the Christmas cactus but the true species have some differences. The Easter cactus is easier to maintain. Most are hybrids.

Mar 1, 2011 - Ian Dutton

Buy cactus plants for homeschool science lessons. Cholla jumping cactus, cactus flowers and hoodia cactus make interesting study subjects.

Sep 22, 2009 - Lisa Russell

Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, famous for its vibrant blues teamed with cacti, bamboos and garden water features, offers ideas for garden design in global warming times.

Oct 7, 2009 - Kate Nivison

Joshua Tree National Park is home to many desert plant species, in addition to the Joshua tree; Joshua Tree National Park is remarkable for its wide diversity of plants.

Sep 28, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto