Step 1: Choose Your Succulents Wisely
Select your succulents based on your environment and preferences. If you're a beginner, opt for classic options like Echeveria, Aloe, or Jade Plant. 

Step 2: Sun Worship
Succulents love the spotlight, but not the scorching kind. Place them where they can soak up bright, indirect sunlight for most of the day. Some can take full sun all day, but they need time to adapt for that. I have limited sunny areas in my house, so I use these grow lights for my indoor plants.

Step 3: Soil Matters
A well-draining mix is your succulent's best friend. Find one that is made for succulents so the soil doesn't hold excess water. You need the extra water to escape to keep your plants happy. Sometimes I make my soil mixtures and sometimes I buy succulent potting mix and don't have to fertilze.

Step 4: Thirsty Thursdays
Succulents are like that one friend who never asks for a drink but knows when to say when. Water them thoroughly but infrequently, ideally once every two to three weeks in the summer and once a month in the winter. Check the soil – if it's dry, it's time to hydrate. (like DRY dry.) If you don't want to get your hands dirty or just want a fast and accurate reading, use a moisture meter.

Step 5: Drowning Is a No-Go
Succulents hate having a soggy bottom. So, ensure your pots have drainage holes. If you want to get extra fancy, use pots with a saucer to catch excess water, but make sure to empty it after watering. Water by placing the plant in a cup or small bowl of water for about 10 minutes to let it penetrate the soil. For plants like String of Pearls, only water from the top. 

Step 6: Frosty Feels
Succulents are cool with warm weather but detest the cold. If you live in a chilly region, bring them indoors during the frosty months to avoid a succulent-sized popsicle situation.

Step 7: Don't Overcrowd
Succulents need their personal space. Give them a little bit of room to spread out, or they'll start a wrestling match to get more sun as they grow. Some don't mind being cozy though, like the Thanksgiving or Christmas cacti.

Step 8: Chow Time
During the growing season (spring and summer), feed your succulents with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 6-8 weeks. But don't get too generous – they prefer light snacking over a full-course meal. This is the slow release fertilizer that I use and it lasts for months. 

Step 9: Keep an Eye on Pests
Succulents have admirers, and not all of them are friendly. Watch out for mealybugs, aphids, and spider mites. If you spot any unwanted guests, remove them with a soft brush or a gentle spray of soapy water. I use this all-in-one for my outdoor plants to remove pests and stop fungus. For my indoor plants, I use a diluted liquid castile soap for indoor treatment of the plants and Root Cleaner for soil pests.

Step 10: Prune and Propagate
Like a pro stylist, give your succulents a trim now and then to keep them looking their best. You can also propagate them from cuttings – it's like cloning, but for plants.