If you don’t have a green thumb, Succulents my friend, are the answer. They thrive by the sun and need little water. Succulents are the friends of frequent travelers. Your neighbor says that he/she will water your plants and she may either forget or eagerly water them too much.
Succulents are the best alternatives for an eco home, in these days of draughts you can water them once a month if necessary. You can even keep them in the bathroom, as the moisture will be enough to keep them alive.
To do your own succulent garden, you need a few things that you can buy at a flower shop, craft store, or home improvement store. One important thing to remember: You can choose a terracotta, glaze ceramic, or glass pot. But if you choose glass you need to be very careful how often and how much you water it. A terra cotta or ceramic pot will provide better air flow and allow the soil to dry out easily. Or choose a container with a hole in it for water drainage.
Here is what you will need:
A variety of Succulents depending on the size of your pot/container
Moss
Rocks, pebbles, gravel, or river rocks
White Sand Soil Cover - like this
A container of your preference
Wood pieces for decoration
Instructions:
1.- Distribute the sand evenly in the container – fill 1/3 of the container.
2.- Place some rocks for drainage as a second layer.
3.- Add more sand – it will cover the rocks
4.- Make holes with your finger where you will be placing the plants
5.- Gently pull each succulent from the container – make sure to not disturb the roots - and place each one in the holes you made
6.- Cover the soil with the rest of the sand – you shouldn’t see the soil
7.- Sprinkle the gravel or place the rocks of your choice around the succulents
8.- Arrange the moss around the succulents – it helps with moisture. Moss comes in a variety of colors to match your decor.
9.- Add wood pieces or any other item you would like for decoration
10.- Lightly water your succulents
Tips:
Always water from the top onto the leaves - using a spray bottle is recommended
It is normal if the lower leaves, near the bottom of the stem, shrivel up and die. Just removed them from your garden.
If your plants develop bugs, you may have watered them too much. Stop watering them and use a combination of water and alcohol and spray them to kill any bugs.
Do not allowed for the A/C vent to hit directly on them.