Succulents are a great excuse to get creative and revamp your backyard. For instance, if you are looking to fill in some empty spaces or even add some greenery out in your patio, you can simply plant some succulents.There are plenty examples and ideas that can be utilised to plant succulents, such as hanging gardens!
Hanging gardens are the perfect interior decor piece to add in your backyard patio. These are perfect to help add some dimension and colour. And of course it can be the perfect excuse to get creative and plant. Hanging gardens allow you to roam free with different designs, plants, textures, height and colours! In doing so it is important to keep in mind which succulents can compliment one another and which are best suited to be planted on your patio, as many have different requirements.
Ideally it is best that you plant succulents that can thrive with little water requirements to grow. Fleshy succulents for example such as Eckeveria, Sedum Angelina, Sedum rubrotincum, Crassula spathulata/ multicava, Cotyledon, Vygies, Kalanchoe and even Senecio mandraliscae are perfect succulents too mix and match with. Along with these succulents you are free to add other complimentary plants that have similar requirements that will add more colour and texture, such as rosemary or lavender.
Equipment that you will need are as simple as a hanging basket, good drainage potting soil, coir, fertiliser and your succulents of choice.
The steps are very basic, making it easy for beginners too! You will need to fill your basket with coir and then your soil and fertiliser, making sure it is well mixed and covered. This should act as your stable base for you to plant and arrange your succulents as desired. Once you have your desired outcome make sure to water and feed them well overtime.
The water requirements are not that detrimental to your schedule, as they can be watered once a week, unless it requires more due to the wind. In most instances the wind can dry out some plants, which means you will have to relocate your hanging garden!
These are just a few examples and tips to help get you started on your little garden. Have fun and learn more about what will compliment one another. It is always best to mix and match different colours and textures to help add some eye catching scenery in your outdoor patio!
]]>Gardening with succulents is the perfect way to change up your garden by adding some colour and texture. This will be an easy eye catching scene for anyone walking into your garden.
These succulents are very versatile as it can be planted outdoors , containers or even indoor patios! They are the perfect plants to use as ground covers, because they are long lasting and durable as it can adapt in cool or hot temperatures. Your patio or garden can easily be changed with the help of different succulents with different textures and colours, bringing in some greenery and beauty.
One of the popular examples in many gardens are the use of spekbooms. Spekbooms are perfect for growing hedges in your garden. These plants require sun and acidic as well as drained soil to thrive! They can grow up to 3m tall, adding some height in your garden and a great alternative to building your own fence.
When gardening succulents there are some steps to help make sure that they grow and flourish further in their new home. Firstly it is important that you plant the right succulents , as some require different needs, so pay attention to whether it’s an indoor or outdoor succulent. Pay attention to the succulents sun requirements as many need some shade while others thrive in the sun. Some options include Sedum and Cotyledon. These succulents are more convenient to plant as it can grow in hot or cold temperatures. They can also be planted in rocky and dry parts of your garden, making it that more easy for you.
Watering succulents is an important factor to keep in mind , but just not as frequently as you would normal plants! A gentle spray of water every now and then will do wonders.
Eckevaria's are ideal for containers, especially on a patio. Although they will tolerate full sun, they prefer semi-shade. When planting succulents in containers make sure that they have drainage holes, as succulents don't like soggy soil. Succulents are perfect for the use in rockeries and patios as they tolerate a restricted growing environment.
Succulents are low maintenance, easy to maintain and very durable plants. They are also frost hardy with low water requirements.
These are just a few tips and examples to help with your gardening! Keep in mind to make it your own and have fun arranging them.
]]>Succulents are the perfect gift idea to spoil your loved ones or for yourself. We offer a collection of succulents that are ideal for indoor potting, which are perfect to give to someone to add some colour and greenery into your bedroom or any living space area. The collection can be bought in groups of 3, consisting up to 9 pieces such as; Gasteria carinata; Crassula Gandalf; Gasteria Little Worty. Depending on your size of pot, you can plant up to 3 in one pot. These succulents require little effort and requirements to thrive, which make it ideal as a cheap yet beautiful gift idea.
The Gift succulent can also be purchased online in 4 different collections of 4, which are potted in coco bio-pots with soil. These succulents are super easy to replant yourself especially if you have your own pot in mind. These are very easy and convenient as a gift.
These gift succulents are highly resilient and long-lasting plants that require minimum watering. The best gift idea for any person in any setting. Have a look and spoil someone special.
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