Large Fiberglass Planters in Desert Climates

 With temperatures on the rise in some regions and conservation on everone's mind there is always a solution to beautifully design and landscape with large modern fiberglass planters. This beautiful installation is courtesy of Enchanted Garden, a Phoenix Arizona family owned and operated full service contractor specializing in residential landscapes for the greater Phoenix metropolitian area. The featured containers in Matte Black is the Waimea, Infinity and York. 

What is a succulent? A succulent is a plant that stores moisture in fleshy leaves or stems in order to survive periods of drought. The light requirement of succulents will vary in some enviornments they can stay out year round but some will need sun protection in summer especially mid-day. Often the trick is to have the right microclimate, for example in the shade of a tree. Even in their natural habitat young cacti can not handle open exposure, they prefer to grow in the shade of a nurse plant until they are big enough to handle the rigors or open desert climates. 

 

 

When watering succulents the soil should be about as damp as a wrung-oiut sponge.  Aim to water about once a week, the roots should be thoroughly soaked, if your succulent is in a container the water should drain from the bottom of the pot. You will want to water more frequently during a hot and dry spell and seldom with periods of cool temperatures, high humidity and rain.  Generally speaking the more plump or fleshier the leaves the more water it can store and the less water it will need. Be careful with Cacti they tend to be less tolerant to overwatering than the smooth leaf variants. 

As for soil if you can source a bagged cactus mix at your nursery that would be ideal, otherwise you can use a general purpose potting soil and mix 50/50 with pumice or perlite.  Be sure to add more pumice for cactus and less for smooth leaf succulents. It is best to do some research prior to your selection to insure the variety you select will be successful in your georgrapic region.  A landscape professional like Enchanted Garden will be able to assist you with the plant and fiberglass planter selection to insure you have a beautiful and long lasting installation.Inc. is a family-owned and operated full service landscape contractor specializing in residential landscapes for the greater Phoenitropolitan area.Enchanted Garden Landscape, Inc. is a family-owned and operated full service landscape contractor specializing in residential landscapes for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.Enchanted Garden Landscape, Inc. is a family-owned and operated full service landscape contractor specializing in residential landscapes for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Enchanted Garden Landscape, Inc. is a faly-owned and operated full service landscape contractor specializing in residential landscapes for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Enchanted Garden Landscape, Inc. is a family-owned and operated full service landscape contractor specializing in residential landscapes for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.