Cold tolerance of agaves - Succulents and More
WEBJan 18, 2015 · Agaves have a shallow root system so you only need to amend the soil to a depth of 8-12 inches. Adding coarse inorganic material such as pumice, decomposed granite, chicken grit, or even small rocks or pebbles is a great way to improve your soil.
Hardscaping 101: Decomposed Granite - Gardenista
WEBJun 20, 2023 · Above: In a decomposed granite garden, a mix of edibles (in raised beds) and ornamentals including low-water perennials and succulents coexist happily. The impressive Agave parryi succulents flanking the center walkway “started as …
Cacti, Agaves, and Yuccas of California and Nevada
WEBAnother recipe recommends one part commercial potting mix, one part pumice, and one part decomposed granite. A flowering stalk rises from a clustered planting of Shaw agave (Agave shawii) in the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Photograph by John Evarts
Decomposed Granite: Pros and Cons of Stabilized Fines
WEBLearn how stabilized decomposed granite can improve durability and appearance for hardscaping projects, but also consider the potential drawbacks and environmental impact. Find out how to install and maintain this material, …
See Hidden Agave Nursery's Rare Agaves - Debra Lee Baldwin
WEBJun 10, 2021 · The soil is perfect for agaves: coarse, fast-draining decomposed granite. Along with the Spath family's home and test garden, the property includes a 2,400-square-foot greenhouse, and---remarkable for a small nursery---a tissue-culture lab.
My recipe for fast-draining potting mix - Succulents and More
WEBOct 13, 2011 · decomposed granite calcined clay (often sold as cat litter; just make sure you get the right product—you don’t want to get something that turns to mush or has added fragrances or disinfectants)
A Colorful Succulent Garden to Copy - Debra Lee Baldwin
WEBHere, boulders and a large, graceful agave relieve the busyness of finer-textured foliage. The garden has a temporary tree---the bloom spike of Agave desmetiana at center. There's also a strappy-leaved succulent that will grow into a …
Agaves: Tough as Nails - Santa Barbara Garden Design - Joan S …
WEBInstead, lay down 1 to 2 inches of gravel, crushed rock, decomposed granite or even decorative, glass pebbles. Irrigation. Artichoke agave. Soak your agaves when they first go into the ground. If you plant this month, water them every week for so for several weeks. By September, let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings.
Care Diary: Agave celsii var multicolor - Trex Plants
WEBWhen it comes to excellent landscape Agaves, the Agave “celsii multicolor” is a popular choice. They reach a moderate, manageable size and are extremely attractive in the …
Agave gardening: embracing drought-resistant landscapes in
WEBFeb 21, 2024 · This was an overly austere alteration, and I am happy to see that rocks and decomposed granite are being augmented with plants that are attractive and don’t need much water. One such plant is agave.
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