Table of Contents
Foreword by Angelique of Fairyblooms 10
An Introduction to Succulents 11
Section I In the Garden
Chapter 1 Design Elements 16
Design Secrets from Extraordinary Succulent Gardens 17
Idea List: Favorite Succulents for Landscape Design 31
Idea List: Adding Drought-Tolerant Plants to Succulent Landscapes & Planters 33
Idea List: Adding Top Dressings and Natural Elements to Planters and Pots 34
My Tool Cart 35
My Floral Supplies 36
Chapter 2 Incorporating Succulents in Your Garden 38
Favorite Succulent Ground Covers 39
Succulent Rock Gardens 39
Dry Creek Bed with Succulents 43
Chapter 3 Container Gardens 46
Large Container Gardens 47
Idea List: Succulents for Large Containers 49
Idea List: Favorite Plants for Succulent Designs & Container Gardens 50
Unique and Unexpected Containers 56
Medium and Small Tabletop Gardens 59
Making a Hypertufa Planter 66
Styling Cacti and Succulents in Clear Glass Containers 69
Planting Succulents in Driftwood or Grapevine Logs 74
Designing Hanging Succulent Planters 76
Creating Your Planter (Step by Step) 83
Chapter 4 Outdoor Gardens 88
Tall Succulent Garden Planters 89
Large Succulent Garden Bowl Planters 89
Mini Tree Planted with Succulents 91
Vertical Succulent Gardens 92
Succulent Pallet Garden 94
Succulent Orb 96
Succulent Planted Chair 98
Succulent Rain Gutter Planter 99
Succulent Rain Chain Gardens 100
Section II Succulent Know-How
Chapter 5 Succulent Care 104
How Often Do Succulents Need Water? 105
Watering Accessories 106
How to Water Succulents 108
The Importance of Sunlight 114
Succulents That Do Well with Less Sunlight 117
Succulents That Survive Freezing Temperatures 119
Succulent Soil 121
When to Plant and Repot 126
Succulent Pests 127
Dealing with Pests 130
Fertilizing Succulents 134
Chapter 6 Succulent Propagation and Identification 138
Growing Succulent Leaf Babies 140
Growing Succulents from Cuttings 142
Water Propagation 143
Growing Succulents from Seeds 145
Section III Crafts
Chapter 7 Events and Weddings to Remember 152
Tabletop Succulent Garland 153
Formal Succulent Tabletop Arrangements 155
Succulent-Trimmed Wedding Arch 156
Succulent Cake Topper 157
Succulent Guest Favors 160
Succulent Boutonniere 161
Succulent Wrist Corsage 164
Succulent Comb 165
Succulent Crown 167
Succulent Wedding Bouquet 170
Chapter 8 Seasons and Holidays 174
Succulent Birdhouse 175
Grapevine Wreath Trimmed with Succulents 178
Succulent-Trimmed Pumpkins 181
Sempervivum Wreath 183
Succulent-Trimmed Holiday Grapevine Tree 184
Succulent Christmas Tree Ornaments 186
Heart-Shaped Grapevine Trimmed with Succulents 187
Chapter 9 Personal and Home Decor 190
Succulent Ring 191
Succulent Body Art 193
Succulent Headband 196
Succulent Hat Band 197
Succulent Ribbon Dog Collars 199
Acknowledgments 202
P.S. 203
About the Author 204
