Georgia Poole
My windowsills got out of hand years ago and now half my house is agave, aloe, and whatever succulent I couldn't talk myself out of at the garden center. My Life Is Peachy is where I write up what I've figured out keeping these plants alive — the watering, the propagating, the pests, and every mistake I made so you don't have to repeat them. If it stores water in its leaves, I've probably killed one and learned from it.
Recent guides
- Aloe Vera PlantRead article →How to Protect Aloe Vera Plant from Deer
To protect an aloe vera plant from deer, the good news is that aloe already has two things working in its favor: deer generally leave it alone, and the plant's own toughness makes
- Agave PlantRead article →How to Protect Agave Plant from Birds
How to protect agave plant from birds comes down to timing and physical barriers: birds go after agave mainly when the plant is blooming or when its rosette is holding water, so th
- SucculentsRead article →How to Design a Low-Maintenance Succulent Garden
How to design a low-maintenance succulent garden comes down to getting three things right before you plant anything: gritty fast-draining soil, a spot with enough sun, and a soak-a