Common purslane is one of those succulents that many gardeners love to hate. It is pretty much considered a worthless weed. Yet, that doesn´t tell the full story behind this plant.

We can´t always recognize a succulent by its leaves. The ponytail palm is an example.

Also known as mother-of-pearl plant, the ghost plant is native to Mexico.

Succulents are one of the best choices around for creating multi-seasons of interest in the landscape. Succulent lovers avoid some landscaping mistakes taht we often see.

All kinds of indoor succulents and cacti are available. The best place to begin is with some no-fail succulents that are easy to grow.

You might not be able to tell from its name, but the panda plant is actually a kind of kalanchoe.

As a survival guide, a book by Christopher Nyerges can´t be beat. He is author of "Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants." It has a foreword by Ed Begley, Jr. This was released by the Chicago Review Press.

This concludes a two-part series on some of the most promising kalanchoes.

This begins a two-part series on some of the most promising species of kalanchoe.

What can we expect from our cacti and succulent gardens? For those who are willing to push the envelope, there seems to be no limit. This message becomes clear in a book by author Thomas Hobbs.