Becca Badgett
Becca Badgett was a regular contributor to Gardening Know How for ten years. Co-author of the book How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden, Becca specializes in succulent and cactus gardening.
Latest articles by Becca Badgett
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Part Sun And Shade Ground Cover For Every Garden
Groundcovers in your bed or border offer a finished appearance. Read on for groundcovers for part sun and shade conditions.
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Caring For Ramillette Echeverias – Information About Ramillette Succulents
The Ramillette echeveria plant is also called Mexican hens and chicks, but don’t be misled. These plants are only hardy in USDA zones 9-11 for year-round outdoor planting and growing. Click here to learn more about caring for a Ramillette echeveria plant.
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What Is A Succulent Starter Kit - Best Succulent Starter Kits
While garden kits are not the most inexpensive option for growing succulents, they do include everything you’ll need. Grow succulents from seed by using a succulent seed starter kit to learn the process and to check your results.
By Becca Badgett
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5 Best Succulents For A Bathroom
Some succulents can be great options for bathroom decoration. Read on for our top five bathroom succulent ideas.
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10 No Fuss Cacti - What’s The Best Low Maintenance Cactus
If you’re thinking of adding plants to your collection, consider no fuss cacti. Click here for an easy cacti list, even for beginners.
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Pink Succulents Varieties To Try: How To Grow Perfect Pink Succulent Plants
Pink succulents may display the color on leaf edges or with streaks or blotches mingled throughout the foliage. Here are our favorites.
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How To Protect Succulents And Cacti From Rain
Rain has the potential to cause damage to our cacti and succulents. However, when planted in proper soil, rainfall may perform as just a deep watering. Read on for more.
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DIY Succulent Planter In A Birdbath
Growing your outdoor succulents in a birdbath planter is a great project. Click here to learn more about birdbath planter ideas.
By Becca Badgett
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Variegated Succulents To Add To Your Plant Collection
Read about some of the pretty variegated species that add beauty and interest to your succulent collection.
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Controlling Duckweed - How To Kill Duckweed
Duckweed is a rapidly spreading aquatic plant that deprives ponds of oxygen. It is important to get rid of duckweed for the health of your pond and existing aquatic life. The following article can help with that.
By Becca Badgett
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Best Small Low Light Indoor Plants
What are the best small indoor plants for low light situations? Click here to find out.
By Becca Badgett
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Dragon’s Blood Stonecrop: How To Grow Dragon’s Blood Sedum Plants
Dragon's Blood stonecrop is an exciting and attractive ground cover, spreading quickly in the sunny landscape and growing happily in many areas of the U.S. Its leaves fill in during the summer to become a deep burgundy by autumn. Learn more about this plant here.
By Becca Badgett
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Coffee Pod Planters - Can You Grow Seeds In K Cups
Have you considered starting seeds or rooting cuttings in coffee pods? You’ll find they’re just the right size for both.
By Becca Badgett
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Feeding A Dracaena – How To Fertilize Dracaena Plants
Dracaena plants are a fixture in many homes. Since the dracaena is highly visible, we want to keep it healthy and looking great. Appropriate care includes fertilizing dracaena correctly. This article will help with that. Click here for more information.
By Becca Badgett
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How To Measure Your Garden
Click here to learn how to calculate garden size and just how to measure your garden space.
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How To Divide A Succulent: Tips For Splitting Succulent Plants
If you want succulents without shopping or shipping fees, consider splitting succulent plants. When your plants have outgrown their pots or put out lots of babies, it’s time to divide your succulents. Click here to learn more about dividing a succulent plant.
By Becca Badgett
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How To Grow Chives Indoors
Growing chives indoors make perfect sense so that you may have them near the kitchen. Read this article to learn more about how to grow chives indoors so you can have easy access to the plant year-round.
By Becca Badgett
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Toad Lily Care: Information About The Toad Lily Plant
Toad lily flowers are attractive in the shady landscape, blooming in a range of spotted colors. Toad lily care is minimal if the plant is sited properly. This article will help with that.
By Becca Badgett