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Succulents Juice Up Outdoor Gardens

Climbing garden walls or sprouting from cans and crates, succulent plants add a creative touch to ordinary landscapes

Danyelle Mathews April 29, 2012

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While walking through my local garden center the other day, I was struck by the beauty of succulents. The colors and textures of the plants are so diverse and stunning that it's easy to see why many people have embraced their use indoors in terrariums. If you've already tried your hand at indoor succulent gardening, now's the time to take your skills outdoors.

One of the obvious benefits of gardening with succulents is that, unlike many other plants, they thrive on neglect. Given adequate light, occasional watering and a bit of fertilizer in the spring, your succulent garden will flourish whether you have a green thumb or not. Plus, the potential to grow these hardy plants in wooden crates, tin cans and on the wall will bring an entirely new level of creativity to your outdoor space.

Shades Of Green Landscape Architecture

Planting succulents vertically is a great way to add interest to outdoor walls. You can purchase premade boxes, like these, in a variety of sizes to make the process simple.

Bright Green

You also can create an original, live art piece with succulents. Just think how great that blank wall on your patio would look with something like the piece shown here.

Eclectic Landscape Venica Cottage and Garden

If you're looking for a simple, inexpensive way to add succulents to an outdoor wall or fence, consider planting in tin cans.

Zack Benson Photography

Adding architectural interest to your backyard space with cinder blocks and succulents is simple. Create a one-of-a-kind garden specific to your aesthetic and space restrictions.

Bright Green

Another option for growing succulents vertically is using a Living Wall Planter from Bright Green. Bright Green sells planters with a moisture mat that keeps watering simple and doesn't require removing the frame from the wall.

Shades Of Green Landscape Architecture

Using your succulents as a centerpiece is not only easy, it's beautiful. Choose a container that complements your outdoor decor.

Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture

If you have a small bed in your garden, consider filling it with a propagating succulent variety such as hen and chicks.

A simple wooden crate makes the perfect home for succulents as well. Hang it on the wall of your patio and instantly add personality and charm to your outdoor space.

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cyntex

So excited I've moved from North Texas (where I was constantly having to bring these plants in and out) to Central Texas where we have few freezes. I call these plants part of my interior design toolbox.

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kellyflavis

I love Succulents and have planted them in a wooden planter. used some rocks and stones in between. They are sturdy plants and don't require too much of maintenance. They are striking, but many are small and low-growing.

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christa1974

Live wall art just looks spectacular

1 Like May 19, 2014 at 6:56PM