Home And Garden

People often choose succulents because once established, they are drought-tolerant and need little maintenance. But there’s another reason why they deserve a closer look: many succulent species and varieties are real eye-catchers. Here is a list of succulents that stand out thanks to their attractive flowers. Some require a warm climate, others are cold-hardy and adaptable to a wide range of climates. (And unless otherwise noted, all of these succulents are perennials.) Hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) This is a slowly spreading groundcover that can be grown even in poor soil. Rosettes die off after they bloom.  Flower Color: Reddish purple Bloom Time: Summer Native Area: Central Europe Height: 6 to 12 inches Sun Exposure: Full sun Stalked bulbine (Bulbine frutescens) This plant stands out from the rest thanks to its long bloom period. It is fast-growing and spreads three to four feet.  Flower Color: Yellow or pale orange Bloom Time: Spring to late summer Native Area: So...

 living in a very dark house, with no south-facing windows and not much light to work with. This has made it challenging to grow houseplants, but that hasn’t stopped us. We have a huge, thriving indoor garden, and We have become an expert on the best indoor plants for dark rooms. In this post, we will share with you the plants that have worked best for us in the darkest recesses of our cottage. Just because you don’t have giant sunny windows, doesn’t mean you can’t grow tons of beautiful indoor plants. Chinese Evergreen Aglaonema, commonly known as Chinese evergreen, is in my top three favorite houseplants of all time. It’s probably the easiest plant you can grow indoors, and it is a true low light plant. It thrives in a dark corner, as long as it receives a little indirect light for part of the day. Chinese evergreen requires very basic care, needing only average room temperatures, low light levels, and moderate humidity. It tolerates mild neglect, and easily bounces back from und...