Planting a succulent garden is a fun and easy activity, and I
will share with you some ideas on how to start growing succulents in
your own garden. As an avid gardener myself I look for any excuse to
get outside and do something in the garden. Time though can sometimes
be in short supply. This activity is something that can be done quite
quickly and with very few materials. It's also easy enough for young
children to join in the fun!
Now, my garden is small so I just
have to think a bit more compactly than those with lots of space to play
with. Succulents are a great way to add color, variety, and a unique
feature to the garden or patio, even in the smallest of spaces. Now
let's get started!
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- You'll need to get yourself a small
pot with a good drainage hole in the bottom. Succulents don't like
soggy soil, so buy soil that is made specifically for succulents or soil
that will offer plenty of drainage.
- For a few dollars you can buy yourself a small succulent or if you
know someone who is growing succulents already, ask if they will give
you a cutting of theirs. Later on when your succulent gets bigger you
can make cuttings of your own. This will be a great time saver as well
as easy on the pocketbook.
- Place the soil into the pot leaving an inch or so of the pot exposed
at the top. Dig into the soil in your pot to make room for the new
succulent or cutting, then place the succulent into the pot and cover
the roots or base of cutting with soil. Be sure to leave an inch of pot
exposed at the top. Water and place in a sunny spot.
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That's
it! You have now started an attractive succulent garden. You can
continue growing succulents using this process with more small pots or
move to larger sized pots and plant several succulents together.
Succulents retain water so be careful not to over-water. Let the soil
become dry before watering again and you will have a wonderful addition
to your garden or patio for years to come.
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