Desire to have a garden of succulents? Just take a look at these ideas you can easily copy which are perfect for any space, big or small!
If you are in love with succulents, it’s obvious that you want to have a garden of them! So, here we make things easier for you. All you need to do is just understand the type of your landscape and remember the need and suitability of succulents then plant them, Simple!
Landscaping with Succulents
Starting a succulent garden is both beautiful and practical, but it all begins with a solid plan. First, figure out where the sun hits your garden, since most succulents are sun-lovers, though some like shade, too. Pick plants that suit your space—go for Echeverias and Sedums if you’ve got a sunny spot, or Haworthias for the shadier areas. Mixing up shapes, sizes, and colors will give your garden that extra glory.
Just make sure you’ve got well-draining soil, like a cactus mix or regular soil with some sand thrown in, to keep water from lingering and causing root rot because nobody likes soggy feet, not even plants!.Keep it simple by grouping succulents with similar care needs together—it’s like making sure all your plants are on the same page for watering and sunlight.
You can add some hardscape elements like rocks or gravel to give your garden some structure and help with drainage. Water deeply but not too often—wait until the top inch of soil is dry before giving them another drink. And if you’re into flexibility, containers are your best friend. They let you move your plants around and play with different layouts, plus they’re super handy if you need to bring your succulents indoors during colder weather.
Garden of Succulents Ideas to Copy and Design
1. Sun-Loving Succulents Bed
It is easy to have the sun loving succulents together! Just prepare a garden bed of succulents where they get ample sunlight and grow as they deserve.
2. Drought-Tolerant Succulents
Wow, It’s like the cactus is a leader in all! Planting a variety of succulent with less watering needs is the easiest way to have a low-maintenance outdoor succulent garden.
3. A Combination of Cactus and Agave
Why not create a small-scale desert right in your backyard? Just pick different kind of cactus and plant them with beautiful agaves in a proper bed and that will work.
4. A Front Yard With Colorful Succulents
Go with the contrast of green, blue and a bit of purple succulents! All you need to do is to choose your favorite space, fill it with dangling bushes, crushed stones and with large ones, too.
5. Agave as the Center of Attraction
If you like Agaves, this idea is for you! Plant it in the center with so many Graptoveria or you can pick some cactus, too. And your garden of succulents is ready.
6. Same-Looking Succulents Altogether
Pick succulents such as Aeonium, Echeveria, Sedeveria and others like them. Plant them together and they will give you the frame like the picture above! Isn’t it beautiful?
7. A Succulent Fountain
If you have a small space or low-water yard, this idea is perfect for your area! Grab some variety of succulents like small yuccas or aloes and make a succulent fountain look very easily.
8. Succulent Waterfall
Who says a water feature needs actual water? Use the terracotta pot and simply place it in a way that looks like an illusion of waterfall. Plus it is a low cost idea, too!
9. Arranging as an Art!
At the very first sight it looks tough but if you smartly arrange them in a circular way it is like a piece of cake!
You can plant contrasting Sempervivum or likewise succulents under Aloe or tree-like succulents and it will give you an incredible display like this picture.
10. A Garden with Succulent Bowls
Now, this is also a smart idea! Just learn how to plant a succulent bowl and try out the different bowls in your own way but make sure they have the same care needs.
11. Aloe as the King of Your Garden
This idea is for Aloe lovers. It is also perfect for small spaces as you just have to pick the Aloe plant with some of Echeveria under it and your mini succulent garden is there for you!
12. Variety of Succulents
If you have a good space like this, simply cover it with so many succulents, big or small with a fountain in the middle. You’ll enjoy a succulent carnival every time you come into your yard!
13. A Garden with Long-lasting Succulents
Now, let us tell you that it will take some time to have this kind of garden with big succulents. But once you plant and give good care to it, these plants will appreciate and give you exactly what you expect from them!
14. Cactus Family
This one is for the ones who are deeply in love with cactus! Again, you can have a fusion of cactus and agave by planting them together. This way your garden will be super low-maintenance and look bold, too!
Once your garden is complete, take a step back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. And don’t forget to share your experiences with us in comments below—we’ll appreciate it!
