Succulents

Looking for something to do with that old bonsai pot–the one with the dead bonsai plant in it? Well, I have the answer: succulents.  These hardy little plants come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. They are just adorable. The major hardware stores now typically devote an entire section of their gardening department to them.  Succulents typically like shallower pots, as their roots don’t grow very deep. A large shallow pot gives you the opportunity to create an entire succulent garden. Succulents typically need indirect light, and can endure periods of drought.

Another benefit–succulents are fairly inexpensive. On a recent trip to Lowe’s, I went a little berserk and filled a whole flat with succulents. It only set me back about 20.00 and I was able to create about 5 succulent garden dishes. Another benefit is easy propagation: Just lay a petal on top of soil, and it should root and form a new plant.

For more information about succulents, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succulent