DIY Succulents By Tawni Daigle

When Flowers aren’t Enough: DIY Succulents Succulents are rebels in the world of plants. To a clueless outsider, the species is a confusing contradiction, appearing to be the combination of a beefy cactus and an exuberant flower. Tawni Daigle, an expert on the topic, breaks down succulent stereotypes in the colorful, aesthetically-pleasing format of her masterpiece DIY Succulents, which she published under Simon and Schuster. The how-to style book contains various colorful explanations of succulents and their art. Since succulents are rising in popularity, so are Daigle’s blog and book. On Amazon, it holds a nearly five-star rating a four-star rating on Goodreads. Readers who have a passion for plants give this book an especially high rating.
While they may not have emotions or human-like characteristics, they are the star of the show for Daigle’s masterpiece DIY Succulents. Though they are not human, they require water, soil, and lots of care. Succulents are fairly small plants that are usually green, and they, being plants, do not have much of a personality. On an average day, succulents sit in their pot, terrarium, or whatever their abode may be. Their dormancy and simplicity make them even more appealing to owners, causing people to pick up DIY Succulents. In this book, succulents’ motivation is just to be well-loved and to have an owner who will care for them. Their motivation is the want to not only live, but also thrive. Succulents change over time in that they have to marvelous ability to propagate, or form new plants by old, dying leaves. The propagation of succulents brings joy to many loving owners, making them want to pick up DIY Succulents even more so that they can learn how to propagate efficiently. The way in which Daigle presents succulents and really develops their character as an easygoing plant is stellar. Supporting characters in DIY Succulents include terrariums, rocks, and soil, all of which help succulents to grow and