Century Plants

Century Plants

A common misconception about agave is that they flower every 100 years. “The Century Plant” is the common name given to Agave Americana, and some of its variegated counter parts, Agave Americana Variegata, and Agave Americana Medio-Picta ‘Alba’ are just a couple. The...
How to Water Your Succulents

How to Water Your Succulents

While cactus thrive on neglect and truly don’t need much water, succulents actually prefer regular water to look their best. While they will still be able to survive periods of drought, keep them irrigated regular for that full, lush, look. The first step to determine...
Plants That Store Water

Plants That Store Water

What are succulents? Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves, stems, and even roots. It also gives them a more swollen, or fleshy appearance. In fact, the term succulence is specifically given to these plants for this ability. We can also typically...

How to Plant an Agave

Agave, while able to grow in harsh soil and not needing a lot of water, like most succulents, are commonly called cacti. When planting agave be sure to wear protective gloves, and long sleeves. While they can be extremely ornamental and easy on the eye, most, are not...
Sedum Green Carpet

Sedum Green Carpet

Sedum ‘Green Carpet’ is a great sun ground cover for any garden. Vigorous & dependable, it can grow over a foot wide in a season. Also great for blending, or transitioning between plants in landscapes or arrangements because of its decorative “mini” leaves....