Gone are the days when succulent gardening meant spiny cacti and minimal desert landscaping. With the right plant selection and combinations, succulents can provide a lush looking attractive addition to your garden.
When planting succulent containers, the key to avoiding a ‘desert-like’ look is to plant the succulents close together, with no soil space in between. Since succulents usually have very small root systems, they can stay in this crowded state for long periods of time. Also make sure to choose a variety of colors and textures. Sedums and echeverias have a wide range of colors, and some kalanchoe and crassulas can have a fuzzy texture that’s interesting in combinations. Many succulents enjoy the sun, but there are plenty of varieties that like shade as well.
At Weidners, we have a selection of planted succulent containers for sale, or we can help you make your own custom arrangement.