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Monday, June 9, 2014

Update on succulents in cinder blocks!

Many of you remember when I made this little cinder block succulent garden on my back slab.  It is in partial shade, and most of these babies have never lived a happier life!  The gasteria (none shown here) are sadish looking.  I think they may need more water.  I am only hand watering them about once a month.  The soil retention inside the blocks is pretty darn good...only a couple have sunken down to where I need to add a few inches.  Not bad considering it has been at least 6 months.  Here are a few pics for your enjoyment!




Pretty colors, aren't they ?  

I love my succulents!
Have a wonderful day, and thanks for stopping by!
Julie

9 comments:

JennyPennyPoppy said...

Your succulents all look so healthy and well cared for. They sure like the cinder blocks. Great pictures too Julie. Thanks for sharing with us :)

Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea said...

I love these colors! What a great idea Julie, you've inspired me!!!!! Hope your day is great!

Lisa at Greenbow said...

Your succulents are gorgeous. I love the colors. You are so lucky you can leave them outside all year.

FlowerLady Lorraine said...

You have some lovely succulents.

My Little Family: said...

They look wonderful!

Bobbie Lynn said...

Good Morning Julie,
Your succulents look beautiful and they do look very happy. A nice way to plant them.
I've been very busy in the garden. I had to take out one of my tomato plants. : ( I think I have too many things growing in a small area and not enough circulation. The little hydrangea has grown more leaves and I do have to be careful now that the days are hotter.
Have a wonderful day
Blessings,
Bobbie Lynn

Diane AZ said...

What a delightful collection of succulents, I love the variety of shapes and colors! Great idea to grow them in cinder blocks. :)

shirley said...

Good morning Julie,
yes these look pretty healthy to me. I have some of them and dont water them very often either and they survive too. I have some of these at the farm.

Serena Lewis said...

I love your cinder-block succulents, Julie! I have one of the Kalanchoe Flapjack succulents in a larger pot and I love it to bits!