Tips for Planting a Succulent Garden
Succulent gardens range from large planters filled with selections like Echeveria to an area of the yard showcasing your favorite succulent varieties. In fact, there are so many different strains to browse through that the possibilities seem endless. Their thick, glossy, water-filled leaves give them an almost unreal look, making them popular with design lovers who are drawn to color and shape. [photo from Southwest Boulder & Stone] Not to mention that succulents don't mind sharing space with others in planters or the soil, allowing you to maintain a gorgeous garden full of colors and textures, even if your "garden" is nothing more than one large pot. Read on for tips as you plan and plant your own succulent garden . [unless otherwise indicated, original photos are by Kate Simmons for Decoist] Choosing your succulents Let's face it: succulent shopping is fun, fun, fun! It's easy to collect a fairly large bill from a cart filled with...