Succulent Garden Design Essentials

Colorful Succulent Garden (c) Debra Lee Baldwin

…and helps hold moisture in the soil. See my articles, “Ten Reasons Why You Really Need Rocks” and “Why Top Dressing is Essential for Succulents.” Special thanks to Deeter-Buckner design…

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My Bird-Feeder Hobby

…Creative Bird Feeders, Materials and How-To If you’d like to make lovely bird feeders similar to those in my video, Eight Creative Bird Feeders for Your Garden, you’ll find materials,…

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Why You Really Need Rocks

Here are ten reasons why your landscape—especially if it includes succulents—really needs rocks, large and small. Remember when crushed-rock front yards were a ’60s retirement-community cliche? Not any longer! Nowadays…

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Succulent Landscapes

Succulent Landscape Rocks

…moment. Ever since, I’ve noticed the many subtle and important ways rocks enhance succulent gardens of every size. Rocks and topdressing (gravel) moderate soil temperature, keep weeds from germinating, need

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Succulent Landscaping Trends

Succulent Landscape with rocks (c) Debra Lee Baldwin

…Read More Ten Reasons Why You Really Need Rocks Here are ten reasons why your landscape—especially if it includes succulents—really needs rocks, large and small. Remember when crushed-rock front yards…

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Succulent Spring Feeding

…Remember, they can get by, even in nutrient-poor soils, without it. Succulents in pots need feeding more than in-ground plants do, because roots access a limited amount of soil. Slow…

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