{"id":322,"date":"2018-12-27T23:14:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-27T23:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.butterfieldsite.com\/blog\/?p=322"},"modified":"2018-12-27T23:18:19","modified_gmt":"2018-12-27T23:18:19","slug":"how-to-plant-a-balcony-succulent-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.butterfieldsite.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/27\/how-to-plant-a-balcony-succulent-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plant a Balcony Succulent Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nApartments look especially nice when you integrate natural elements from the outdoors into your d\u00e9cor! The dry climate in Arizona means that you’ll be able to easily grow succulents indoors. Since you have a private balcony or patio, why not make it feel more natural with a display of succulents? Here’s how to plant a balcony succulent garden.<\/p>\n

How to Plant a Balcony Succulent Garden<\/h1>\n

What Is a Succulent?<\/h2>\n

Succulents are very small plants that are related to cacti. They grow close to the ground and store water in their thick leaves. Because succulents are so hardy, they make excellent potted plants. Even if you never thought you had a green thumb, you’ll probably do very well with succulents. <\/p>\n

There are many different kinds of succulents. When you visit the plant nursery, choose a wide variety. This will ensure that you can create a very interesting balcony succulent garden when you get back to your apartment home. Pick up some small pots to hold your new succulents. If you have some favorite antique teacups, you can even use those! You could also plant all your succulents in one large container, such as a pretty window box.<\/p>\n

Soil and Drainage Needs<\/h2>\n

Succulents need to have good drainage to thrive. Poke some holes in the bottom of your succulent containers to let water flow through. The soil should be a mixture of sand, pebbles, gravel, and perlite. You can purchase these separately and blend them together at home. <\/p>\n

How to Plant Succulents<\/h2>\n

Succulents should be planted very shallow in the pots. Don’t worry about digging deep for the roots. The succulent will acclimate over time. Water your balcony succulent garden very infrequently. You’ll be able to tell when they need water; the leaves will become thinner and less “puffy.”<\/p>\n

Having a balcony succulent garden will make your Flagstaff apartment<\/a> feel even more like Arizona. For more ideas about Southwestern d\u00e9cor or to view available floor plans, please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Apartments look especially nice when you integrate natural elements from the outdoors into your d\u00e9cor! The dry climate in Arizona means that you’ll be able to easily grow succulents indoors. Since you have a private balcony or patio, why not make it feel more natural with a display of succulents? Here’s how to plant a balcony… <\/p>\n

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