Having lovely succulents and arids in the garden to enjoy can be simple by following a few easy steps. Keeping succulents dry is one key step, according to expert Debra Lee Baldwin, as the plumper the plants are the more water they can retain, so they require less attention. The specialist also...
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Advice on creating a beautiful succulent garden
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010Put Agave americana plant into soil at an angle
Friday, April 30th, 2010When investing in an Agave americana plant, it is important that it is placed at an angle in the soil. According to the Guardian, planting the exotic choice in this way ensures it can drain water away more easily. This is important as water that collects in the crown can freeze and damage the...
Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ is ‘excellent summer bedding plant’
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010Gardeners searching for suitable summer bedding plants should turn to the Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'. According to the BBC Plant Finder website, this interesting specimen will add a dash of purple to any yard. They need to be watered sparingly during the winter months, as their large leaves are...
Succulent plants ‘should be watered freely in summer’
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Those who own succulent and arid plants should water them freely during the summer. The British Cactus and Succulent Society (BCSS) stated that often the plants will "almost tell you when to water" if they are observed closely. Feeling the weight is a good indicator of when the plants need a...
Climate change could affect our gardens
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Research published this week by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology has suggested that springtime in the UK is now beginning 11 days earlier than it would have done 30 years ago as a result of the changing climate.Studies cited by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) suggest that the changes...
