Ultra drought-tolerant, living stones are intriguing succulents. These fleshy plants mimic rocks to survive and thrive in tough locations. However, their surprising resilience in nature means they have special needs when grown as houseplants. Learn all about lithops and how to care for them in this guide. Read more now.

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Want to create a massive impact in a minimum amount of space? Look no further than dwarf Japanese maples. This guide reveals 17 of the best options, from laceleaf weeping types to upright green leaf cultivars that make a dramatic statement in a tiny package. All of these top picks stay under about 10 feet tall.

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When yuccas are grown in a cold climate, it may be tough for these plants to make it through the winter unscathed. In this guide to caring for winter-injured yucca plants, you’ll learn how to help a frost-damaged specimen the right way as well as how to prevent cold injury and frost damage in the future. Read more now.

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Red Japanese maples stand out against all the green in the garden with their bright coloring. Plus, the scarlet hue really brings out the unique shape of the lobes and serration of the leaves. Learn about 11 of the toughest, brightest, and most gorgeous red Japanese maple varieties for your landscape in this guide.

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Fishbone cactus (Disocactus anguliger) brings sculptural flair to indoor spaces with its zigzagging stems and fragrant night-blooming flowers. A favorite for hanging baskets, this epiphytic cactus thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity. Learn how to grow ric rac aka zig zag cactus in this guide. Read more.

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Fall is here and the garden is festooned with leaves, covering your lawn and making their way into every crevice. But what should you look for when choosing a leaf rake to make short work of this less-than-glamorous garden chore? Check out this guide for reviews and recommendations on how to choose the best leaf rake.

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For texturally-rich vertical interest among your succulent houseplants, consider introducing old man cactus. Covered in cascading hairlike white spines, this column-shaped desert species matures slowly. It requires a bright location, little moisture, and occasional maintenance. Learn how to grow old man cactus now.

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Zebra grass is a clump-forming ornamental with green leaves marked by bold, horizontal gold bands, giving it a striped appearance. It thrives in full sun, tolerates a variety of well-draining soils, and sends up tall plumes in late summer. Learn how to grow Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ in this guide. Read more now.

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Haworthias are succulents suited for outdoor growing in Zones 9 to 11 or as houseplants elsewhere. Most form rosettes featuring distinctive bumps, bristles, ridges, or stripes. Some species have translucent "windows" that enhance photosynthesis. Discover how to grow these favorites indoors in this guide. Read more now.

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Japanese maples are fairly sturdy trees that can live a long time but they can suffer from winter dieback. When temperatures rise and fall repeatedly, especially coupled with desiccating winds, it can seriously harm your plants. Learn all about dealing with and preventing winter damage in Japanese maples in this guide.

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