Find Out Why This Hidden Garden in California is a Must-See if You Love Succulents
On a trip to California, I discovered the Sherman Library and Gardens. They have incredible plants all throughout, but most notable is their succulent garden.
This garden is perfectly planted with a wide variety of succulents. One could spend hours admiring each specimen and walking through the colorful waves of succulents.
A Succulent Tapestry
From an overhead view, this collection of succulents paints a beautiful tapestry. Laura Eubanks is a succulent designer who does incredible tapestry installations. If you place the succulents close together they don't grow as quickly and your tapestry will look great for months without needing to be trimmed back.
Potted Plants on the Patio
This nook of the garden has a patio with a pergola and a low wall lined with potted succulents. Each pot is overflowing with healthy and vibrant plants of all shapes, colors and textures.
Rivers of Succulents
Succulents and rocks are beautifully mixed throughout the garden creating the look of a mountain river. The Blue Chalksticks Senecio fit perfectly between the pavers.
Echeverias As Far As The Eye Can See
Seeing all these Echeveria succulents planted in the ground and thriving was one of my favorite parts. So many colors and so many beautiful, perfect specimens.
Huge Euphorbias
The garden had so many of these beautiful Euphorbia plants and it was fun to see them all back lit as the sun was setting.
A Cool Place to Sit
The weather was beautiful while we were there, but it was nice to have this shaded area to sit and enjoy all the succulent varieties we were surrounded by.
Unique Aloes
I typically think of Aloe plants as being green and somewhat boring. But these plants had lots of color and texture.
Hidden Succulents and Stunning Colors
As I stood and looked more closely at all the plants, I noticed a number of "hidden" plants that I hadn't noticed before. There was so much color I could have spent hours looking at one area and constantly found something new.
The Tip of the Iceberg
These are just a few snippets from the garden. There is so much more to see and enjoy. This garden was a huge inspiration for arrangements and planters I've put together. I can hardly wait to go back again!
More Projects and Planting Ideas
There are endless ways to use succulents, whether it's in unique planters or fun arrangements. Be sure to check out these other fun projects you can make with succulents.
Ensure You're Watering Properly
A big part of keeping succulents healthy is providing them with the right environment. You'll want to pay attention to the soil they're in, how much sunlight they're getting, and most importantly, how often you're watering them. The method and frequency of watering succulents are critical to preventing rot while encouraging lots of new growth.
This article originally appeared on Succulents and Sunshine.