Love this steel.
Again Cor-Ten steel is the material choice for the retaining walls of this terraced garden.
The glaucous coloring of the succulents contrasts well with the metal, and the plants are perfect for dry conditions
of the succulents contrasts well with the metal, and the plants are perfect for dry conditions. The gravel mulch aids drainage and prevents water evaporation while providing a great textural contrast against the plantings and steel.
Terraced potted succulents in a balcony of a high rise
space, but succulents rule the roost. "Succulents are not only amazingly diverse and beautiful, they are hardy too," says Cloake. "This doesn't mean they will survive on total neglect, but they will tolerate it a bit longer than most other plants. I find them incredibly rewarding."
space, but succulents rule the roost. "Succulents are not only amazingly diverse and beautiful, they are hardy too," says Cloake. "This doesn't mean they will survive on total neglect, but they will tolerate it a bit longer than most other plants. I find them incredibly rewarding."
Added to 263 ideabooks Last comment "no lawn - natural environment. need florida style though"
granite & succulents & grasses (blue) to enhance the look with very little water.
using a lot of succulents to cut down on water bill
granite and succulents, including golden barrel cactus and blue flame agave.
The low-maintenance, minimal-water approach was a success. “I interviewed landscapers and basically told them I didn’t want to do anything,” says Shaw, adding that her water bill is between $70 and $150 per month.
granite and succulents, including golden barrel cactus and blue flame agave. The low-maintenance, minimal-water approach was a success. “I interviewed landscapers and basically told them I didn’t want to do anything,” says Shaw, adding that her water bill is between $70 and $150 per month.
Added to 572 ideabooks Last comment "good hardy plants throughout the property" This photo has 1 question
CONTAINER PLANT: Dudleya. This big group of native California succulents will remind you of summer trips to the beach. Some species are called cliff lettuce, which gives a hint of their tenacity in hostile locations. Great in full sun in small
these succulents - picture from pier one
with most succulents, it grows well in rock gardens. Use it as a specimen or allow its chalky color to complement and contrast other succulents; its spring inflorescence will diversify the garden greatly. Due to its preference for bright light, liveforever is not the best houseplant.