Posts by mjbennett123

When I first started growing succulents indoors, I made the same mistake over and over again: I assumed that “a bright room” was good enough. I’d pop a little Echeveria on a bookshelf, or tuck...

There is something quietly magical about a succulent centerpiece. It’s calm, unfussy, and somehow always looks more “designed” than it really is. Over the years, I’ve made succulent...

One of the things I love most about succulents is how adaptable they are. They’re small, slow-growing, and unbelievably forgiving, making them the perfect plants for creative planters. Over the...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned during the years I’ve grown succulents, it’s that almost nothing sparks inspiration (or a desire to completely rearrange your living room) like a beautiful...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years of growing succulents indoors, it’s this: the soil you use matters more than almost anything else. Light is important, watering is important—but...

If you’ve ever brought home a succulent, set it lovingly on your windowsill, and thought, “Perfect — this will take care of itself!” …only to watch it slowly collapse like a sad croissant,...