GARDENING
Plant Something Wonderful Your guide to growing succulents
Whether you are a beginning gardener looking for an easy way to get started or an experienced horticulturalist in search of a new challenge, there are plenty of reasons to put succulents on your list of plants. Succulents are among the most forgiving of all cultivated plants, making them the perfect choice for new and inexperienced gardeners. Beginner errors that would kill most plants are unlikely to harm these hardy succulents, making these plants a great choice for those who wrongly think they cannot grow anything green. At the same time, succulents are among the most versatile and fascinating plants on the planet. Even if you have been blessed with a green thumb and can grow virtually anything, there are plenty of reasons to experiment with succulents and see what they can do. Succulents come in all shapes and sizes, and in a wide variety of colors as well. No matter what kinds of plants you prefer, you can find them in succulent form. The bottom line is that succulents are generally easy to grow, but they are still plants, and they still require the right care to grow and thrive. Whether this is your first time growing succulents or not, it is important to understand the specific care needs of these very special plants. Here are some of the key things you need to know about caring for your succulents and helping them grow their best. LIGHT AND SUN EXPOSURE Exposure to light is a key consideration for any gardener, and it is also a major concern for gardeners moving into succulents. These unique plants are generally thought of as desert dwellers, but succulents actually come from a wide variety of climates. If you want your chosen succulents to grow and thrive, you need to give them a climate that is as close to home as possible. There is a widespread belief among many new gardeners that succulents thrive best in full sunlight, and to some extent that may be true. It is certainly true that many succulents love full sunlight, and that they can grow and even thrive under temperature extremes that would kill a lesser plant.. >>>
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