Sedum succulents belong to the Crassulaceae family. This collection of plants is commonly referred to as stonecrops. There are around 400 to 500 species in this family. Sedum succulents fall into three distinct classifications. These are upright sedums, creeping sedums, and trailing sedums. Most of these Sedum plants are easy to grow and require only … Read more
Chin cactus is commonly grown by cacti and succulent lovers. There are around 50 species but many more cultivated varieties available. These cacti are small and often globose or cylindrical. Most species have quite sharp spines that grow from the areoles on the ribs. One of the most popular cultivars is the moon cactus (Gymnocalycium … Read more
Cacti in the Gymnocalycium genus are commonly known as chin cactus. They are small growing cacti, mostly rounded in shape with ribs that have spines growing out of the areoles on the edges of the ribs. The most stunning feature of most Gymnocalycium species is their array of stunning large and showy flowers. Most of … Read more
Burro’s tail is an easy succulent to grow as a pot plant. Ideally, it grows well in a hanging planter or basket so that the long stems can trail down over the edges of the planter. Alternatively, you could put it in a nice decorative pot that you place on a plant stand or pedestal, … Read more
If you’re thinking about giving your garden a little makeover or are planning on creating a new outdoor space, you will probably be faced with the mammoth task of deciding what plants and flowers you want to include! This can be fun and exciting for many people, but for others, they would like a short … Read more
It’s no secret that the world of flowers is vast and beautiful. One thing gardeners look forward to each year is researching, planning, and planting their garden! The most wonderful gardens usually contain a delightful mix of annuals, perennials, and shrubs, but deciding which plants to include in your display can be a daunting task! … Read more
Have you ever wondered about how many beautiful flowers there are and which ones you can grow in your garden? There are perennials that flower year after year, biennials that last for two years and flower during the second, and annuals that only live for a year! Not to mention flowering trees and shrubs which … Read more
There are so many incredible and beautiful types of flowers that sometimes trying to decide what plants to include in your garden can prove to be a bit of a challenge! Not only that, but different plants have specific needs and this will definitely need to be taken into account when designing your outdoor space. … Read more
Have you ever wondered just how many wonderful flower types there are out there to grow in the garden? The list seems to be endless with many incredible perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, and vines, all with the most beautiful blooms! If you’re thinking about starting a garden or changing up your current one, it can … Read more
Ask anyone with a green thumb, and they will tell you that one of the best things about gardening is researching different flowers and plants to grow in your garden! However, sometimes you have no idea where to start. Should you incorporate annuals into your bedding scheme, what about flowering shrubs? Do they deserve a … Read more