Summer is here, and it’s hot! What plants love hot weather? Succulents!

What better way to spend some time around your home than creating a succulent garden or planter that needs minimal attention?

Succulents love dry heat and very little water. Sounds like the perfect plants, right? These plants have evolved in climates that are almost unbearable, with rocky terrain and desert landscapes. They retain water in their leaves and stems, thus needing to be watered only occasionally. Due to their unique nature, they also can survive in winter single digit temperatures — amazing!

You can create a succulent garden in the ground, in a planter, or even in a rock garden.

Some of the most popular varieties are cactus, sedum, purslane, agave, aloe, echeveria and crassula.

Tips on creating a succulent planter:

Stay cool and happy planting!

Flower of the Week: Sedum

Please email Kathy at kcg.pvr@gmail.com for any questions or gardening tips you would like to see in the future. For more information & ideas, visit Kathy’s Creative Gardens & Nursery, 196 N. Roscoe Blvd. The phone number is 904-655-7373.

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