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Pots, planters, old birdbaths, living walls. My succulent designs have been featured in numerous publications, most notably three books written by The Succulent Queen, Debra Lee Baldwin: "Succulent Container Gardens" and "Succulents Simplified," I love doing what I do. Let's talk!

14' x 14' Custom Tudor Model Greenhouse with stone foundation wall, seating area, and potting bench
Photo of a transitional partial sun backyard landscaping in Portland.
Photo of a transitional partial sun backyard landscaping in Portland.

Galvanized water troughs used as planters. Bamboo was chosen for its tall, upright growth and evergreen screen to block apartment building. Photo credit: Michael Lockman
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Attractive yellow-gold leaf margins and silvery new growth highlight Olive Martini when used as a hedge or as a specimen plant. Similar to ‘Gilt Edge’ but more stable, Olive Martini is the perfect hedge and/or barrier plant in mild climates.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature Green leaves lined with gold
Plant Type Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
USDA Zones 6, 7, 8, 9
Zone Detail Hardy to -10° F
Key Features Silvery new growth
Use Hedge, specimen or barrier plant
Exposure Full sun
Bloom Season N/A
Dimension 10-15' H x 10-15' W
Growth Rate Spreading habit
CARE
Water Regular water once established
Soil Type Well-drained garden soil
Fertilizer
Pruning Prune as desired
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
• water before planting
• plant in full sun to part shade
• dig hole 2X the width of pot,
• backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
• water and add more soil if needed
• mulch around plants

Glowing coral flowers cover these tough plants from early spring to frost. Her blooms won’t fade in the heat, forming a ball of color in your yard, with no pruning or deadheading. A portion of plant proceeds go to Make-A-Wish® AU.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature Bright coral flowers bloom year-round in frost-free climates, or until frost
Plant Type Perennials
Evergreen or Deciduous Herbaceous
USDA Zones 9b, 10
Zone Detail Hardy to 25°F USDA zones 9b-10
Key Features Blooms won't fade in the heat; forming a ball of color with no pruning or deadheading
Use Perennial, Borders, Garden Beds, Containers
Exposure Full sun to part shade
Bloom Season Year-round until frost
Dimension 3-4’ H x 3' W
Growth Rate Fast in spring and summer
CARE
Water Moderate to regular water
Soil Type Well-drained garden soil
Fertilizer Apply a balanced slow release each spring
Pruning Cut back to 3" in early spring to maintain shape
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
• water before planting
• plant in full sun to part shade
• dig hole 2X the width of pot,
• backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
• water and add more soil if needed
• mulch around plants

Striking flowers and a bushy shape for true Mandevilla performance with the look of Dipladenia. A prolific bloomer with beautiful pink flowers over solid green leaves. Blooms spring until fall.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature Beautiful pink flowers over solid green leaves from spring until fall
Plant Type Tropicals
Evergreen or Deciduous Semi-evergreen
USDA Zones 9,10,11
Zone Detail Hardy to 20°F
Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf
Use Container, accent, climber
Exposure Full sun
Bloom Season Spring, summer
Dimension 18-24" H x mounding
Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth
CARE
Water Run dry
Soil Type Well-drained peat/perlite mix
Fertilizer Monthly in gardens; bi-monthly in containers
Pruning None
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
water before planting
plant in full sun to part shade
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants

Chelone glabra / white turtlehead
Photo: Michael Wolf, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike -3.0 Unported
Chelone glabra im Botanischen Garten Dresden

Winter containers are a must and easy to design and assemble. Cut branches of various material can be set in potting soil , or add a couple of blocks of Oasis to help retain moisture. Once the cold sets in, these last into the winter, and even early spring, just in time for a early spring arrangement.
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Striking flowers and a bushy shape for true Mandevilla performance with the look of Dipladenia. A prolific bloomer with beautiful pink flowers over solid green leaves. Blooms spring until fall.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature Luminous red blooms over glossy foliage from spring until fall
Plant Type Tropicals
Evergreen or Deciduous Semi-evergreen
USDA Zones 9,10,11
Zone Detail Hardy to 20°F
Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf
Use Container, accent, climber
Exposure Full sun
Bloom Season Spring, summer
Dimension 18-24" H x mounding
Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth
CARE
Water Run dry
Soil Type Well-drained peat/perlite mix
Fertilizer Monthly in gardens; bi-monthly in containers
Pruning None
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
water before planting
plant in full sun to part shade
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants

Our client wanted a colorful garden with long blooming flowers and ornamental grasses. We used foliage/leaf color to ensure that the garden looks beautiful all year. To eliminate the flat-lawn-look, we created small hills called berms made of sandy loam soil. This allowed us to use plants that require soil that drains quickly as opposed to the slow slow draining clay soil that covers much or Orange County, CA. The irrigation, designed by H2 XERO, was based on the plants water requirements and installed after planting. H2 XERO Landscape designed and maintains this landscape. Photo by Tina Cremer, H2 XERO Landscape

2019 Addition/Remodel by Steven Allen Designs, LLC - Featuring Clean Subtle lines + 42" Front Door + 48" Italian Tiles + Quartz Countertops + Custom Shaker Cabinets + Oak Slat Wall and Trim Accents + Design Fixtures + Artistic Tiles + Wild Wallpaper + Top of Line Appliances

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If you’re not convinced about growing in pots and containers, here’s a list of reasons why you should get started:
Versatile: Container gardens allow you to grow on a balcony, patio, and courtyard.
More variety: You can grow plants that may not be suitable to grow in your garden soil.
Accessibility: Growing plants in containers makes gardening accessible to almost anyone.
Mobility: Plants in pots can easily be moved to suit your needs or to a more suitable sunny or shady location during the day.
Flexibility: Rearrange plants to suit the season or your personal taste.
Control space invaders: Vigorous growers like mints and bamboo that are too invasive if let loose in the garden do well in containers, but will take over an in-ground garden.

Combining colorful flowers and foliage with controlled growth, Purple Diamond® is a gem. Unlike some other loropetalums that can swallow your house, this one grows 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. Showy pink flowers appear in spring and sometimes summer. Deep, rich purple foliage holds its color all season.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature Magenta ribbons in spring
Plant Type Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
USDA Zones 7,8,9,10
Zone Detail Hardy to 0 F
Key Features Deer resistant, reblooming, dwarf, year-round interest
Use Accent, container, mass planting, slope, hedge
Exposure Full sun to part shade
Bloom Season Spring
Dimension 4-5' H x 4-5' W
Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth
CARE
Water Water as needed
Soil Type Acidic, moist, well-drained, humus-rich
Fertilizer Early spring
Pruning Shape after spring bloom
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
water before planting
plant in full sun to part shade
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants

Spring Sonata™ is in perfect tune with today’s gardens. It offers dense growth, glossy green foliage, and a massive display of white flowers in spring. Growing 4 feet high and 5 feet wide, Spring Sonata™ blooms 2 to 3 weeks later than other Indian hawthornes, extending the bloom season. In fall and winter, dark purple fruit cover the plant, adding welcome color. Use it in foundation plantings, mixed borders, or containers. It’s also a great choice for the beach, because it tolerates salt spray.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature White flower clusters in spring
Plant Type Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
USDA Zones 7,8,9,10
Zone Detail Hardy to 0°F
Key Features Year-round interest, attracts birds/butterflies, salt tolerant
Use Accent, container, mass planting, slope, hedge
Exposure Full sun to part shade
Bloom Season Spring
Dimension 4' H x 5' W
Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth
CARE
Water Water as needed
Soil Type Well-drained garden soil
Fertilizer Early spring
Pruning Shape after spring bloom
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
water before planting
plant in full sun to part shade
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants

Deep Purple flowers cover these tough plants from early spring to frost. Like her cousin Wendy’s Wish Salvia, this Salvia will form a ball of color in your yard, with no pruning or deadheading. A portion of plant proceeds go to Make-A-Wish® AU.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature Dark purple flowers bloom year-round in frost-free climates, or until frost
Plant Type Fall Bulbs
Evergreen or Deciduous Herbaceous
USDA Zones 9b, 10
Zone Detail Hardy to 25°F USDA zones 9b-10
Key Features Blooms won't fade in the heat; forming a ball of color with no pruning or deadheading
Use Perennial, borders, garden beds, containers
Exposure Full sun to part shade
Bloom Season Year-round in frost-free climates, or until frost
Dimension 3-4’ H x 3' W
Growth Rate Fast in spring and summer
CARE
Water Moderate to regular water
Soil Type Well-drained garden soil
Fertilizer Apply a balanced slow release each spring
Pruning Cut back to 3" in early spring to maintain shape
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
• water before planting
• plant in full sun to part shade
• dig hole 2X the width of pot,
• backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
• water and add more soil if needed
• mulch around plants

South Florida landscaping ideas
This is an example of a tropical landscaping in Miami.
This is an example of a tropical landscaping in Miami.
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