Category Soil Types

A concise guide to soil types and potting mixes for houseplants and succulents, emphasizing drainage, aeration, and moisture retention to help you choose the right soil.

Soil Types

Can You Plant Succulents in the Ground? An Outdoor Growing Guide

Close-up of a green rosette succulent with brown-tinted edges growing among rocks

Dig in: outdoor guide to planting succulents in the ground—soil, drainage, sun, watering steps, frost tolerance, and care.

Lena Greenfield
December 28, 2025

Soil Types

How to Choose and Prepare Soil for Indoor Plants

Close-up of a seedling sprouting from soil, with a dried seed coat still attached to the shoot

Rooted in success: pick right indoor plant soil, cover types and components, drainage, and steps for succulents and houseplants.

Lena Greenfield
December 18, 2025