Succulents

Right now succulents are hugely popular. I’ve had them in my gardens for years and they add a nice variety and uniqueness to your surroundings. Succulents include cactus and aloe vera plants.

Photo references:

http://thegoodwillgal.com/post/45999688297/the-weather-is-fabulous-here-in-phoenix-so-ive

http://tatertotsandjello.com/2013/06/great-ideas-diy-fathers-day-gift-ideas.html

Why Succulents?

They are ornamental.
They don’t require much maintenance.
They are very durable and are known to be indestructible.
They are perennial.
They attract insects that kill other plants keeping the other plants healthier.

To care for succulents simply water them during their growing season in the summer. Don’t re-water until the soil has dried. You won’t need to water them during their dormant season in the winter and you don’t want to over water. They like bright light.

I recently picked up some plants to make a gift with. I’ve had a hard time finding a large variety of succulents. The garden nursery people tell me they’ve been flying off the shelves. I’m hoping to find some others to add to this mix.

{Aren’t the baby succulents coming off the large plant cute?}

I simply took a large clay pot saucer and lightly spray painted it white and then sanded it off in places to show the red pot. I drilled drainage holes in the bottom using a drill.