Tips from a Top Succulent Container Garden Designer

Melissa Teisl of Fresh Chic is the designer whose artistry I show most in my book, Succulent Container Gardens. She and mom Susan had a floral shop in Solana Beach, CA when I met them in ’07. After Susan retired Melissa and partner Jon Hawley launched CW Design & Landscaping, specializing in gorgeous in-ground gardens. But container gardens…

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Succulents at the Spring Home/Garden Show

Greenhouse for succulents in display garden

At San Diego’s Spring Home Garden Show, I share tips for keeping succulents healthy, happy and looking their best. I’m in a big exhibit hall, so turn on closed captions if background noise is a problem. Topics in the video: 0:20 Rule of thumb for watering succulents 0:52 How much sun do succulents need, stressing…

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