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25 Beautiful Gardens with White Rocks

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  1. White Pebble Bed with Mini Hedge Plants 2. White Pebble Mulching around Patio Pots 3. Dry River Bed White Rock Garden 4. Classic Zen Rock Garden 5. Japanese Garden Inspo with a Buddha Figurine 6. Concrete Planters on Dolomite Bed 7. Herbs and Succulents in a White Rock Garden 8. Japanese Maple in White Pebble Bed by the Entrance 9. Urban Landscape Decor with Sandstone and Lava Chips 10. Desert Garden Landscape in the Patio 11. Matte White Pebble Border with Illuminated Edging 12. White Topiary Bed 13. Dry Bed Landscaping by the Lawn Pavement 14. White Rocky Edging with Bromeliads 15. Urban Rock Garden 16. Sago Palm Stealing the Show in White Gravel Bed 17. White Stone and Woody Pathway 18. Dry Creek Bed along the Yard 19. White Gravel Landscaping with Colorful Foliage and Blooms 20. Adeniums and Faux Ducks on Chalk Stone Bed 21. Yard Scaping with Cactus, Blooms, and White Stone 22. Succulent Tower on Limestone and Lava Rocks 23. Pretty Blooms in the Gravel Bed 24. Sandstone Dr...

How to Keep Your Succulents Alive

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 Succulents have a reputation for being troopers. As desert natives, they're accustomed to harsh conditions, capable of surviving both lengthy droughts and extreme temperatures better than many of their plant peers. In fact, succulents even store their own water in their signature thick, fleshy leaves and stems (the word "succulent" is derived from the Latin word sucus, meaning "juice"). That said, just because you can neglect your succulents doesn't mean you should. The more you care for your plants, the better they'll look. And really, don't you owe your little friends a better life? Give Them Enough Light Although there are some shade-loving varieties, in general, succulents need light—lots and lots and lots of light. Oakes' Brooklyn home has four large south-facing windows, most of which are reserved for light-loving succulents.  "Not everyone can successfully grow succulents in their home," she says. "If you only have north-fa...