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Tour an Arizona Estate Garden
…tests new ones. In addition to aloes from African deserts and vibrant pink trailing vinca, what amazed me was seeing good ol’ Agave attenuata. Agave attenuata, bougainvillea, Mexican fence post…
Read MoreGreat Plants and Ideas from Arizona Gardens
…when massed. Know how big an agave will get before planting it. Most species offset, producing pups where you may not want them. Case in point: big bold Agave americana,…
Read MoreSucculent Lovers’ Favorite Tools
Do you own the favorite tools of your fellow succulent lovers? Consider: We differ from other gardeners in that our prized plants can turn on us. Cacti, agaves, euphorbias and…
Read MoreHoliday Decorating with Succulents
…So many agaves, so little time… Happy Aloe Days, Feliz Navidad, and Prospero Aloe Nuevo! Related info on this site: Make a Succulent Cornucopia A succulent cornucopia makes a refreshing…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Know Where Succulents Come From
…Both explain what you need to know to select and grow agaves successfully, and both show those best for gardens, close-up and in-ground. Some agaves are hardy to 15 degrees…
Read MoreSucculent Landscaping Trends
…blue succulent? A better choice than Agave americana is Agave ovatifolia (hardy to 5 degrees F). 5. Smarter plant choices. As landscape professionals and DIYers discover the drawbacks of…
Read MoreJim Bishop’s Steep, One-Acre Garden
…a wall tile’s eight-pointed star with plants with pointed leaves. So Jim switched the containers to agaves. His veranda agave collection now numbers 35—and that doesn’t include in-ground specimens. Plants…
Read MorePropagation: What Your Succulents Want You to Know
…are trying to tell you Agave americana ‘Marginata’ and pups Pups grow from underground roots that run parallel to the surface of the soil. These are white until they break…
Read MoreSee Josh Allen’s Rare Aloe & Cycad Nursery Near San Diego
…ground at his Cold Spring Aloes near Lotusland in Montecito, south of Santa Barbara, CA. Enjoyed this article? Please share it! 201 Read More See Hidden Agave Nursery’s Rare Agaves…
Read MoreOh, No, My Succulents Froze!
…world to be damaged tissue? They simply went away. Same with my Agave americana ‘Mediopicta Alba’. If you can shed light on why, do leave a comment below. Thanks! Original…
Read MoreGreat Gifts for Succulent Lovers
…my own artwork and photos. They’re for sale online at my Zazzle store. Agave watercolor tile 4.25” x 4.25” on Zazzle, regular price $13.70 Agave throw pillow on Zazzle, 16′…
Read MoreSucculent Q&A: Answers to Your Questions About Succulents
…branch. If it oozes white liquid, move it well out of reach. How can I handle or work around agaves with sharp points? Snip the leaf tips to blunt them….
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