presented by Kyle Johnson and Gerhard Bock
Want a climate-resilient, modern, water-wise succulent garden but don’t know where to start? Think you need to visit specialty nurseries to find plant material for your design? Think again!
Join us for an inspiring presentation and learn how to create a stunning landscape using affordable and accessible succulents from your local big-box store. We’ll demystify the process from start to finish, showing you how to:
- Choose the winners: Learn the secrets to spotting the best plants and which common varieties to look for.
- Design like a pro: Discover simple design principles for combining colors, textures, and shapes to create eye-catching arrangements in pots or garden beds. Think rocks!
- Be inspired: See inspiring examples of using big-box store succulents in the landscape.
Whether you’re a beginner or a budget-savvy gardener, you’ll leave with the confidence and knowledge to turn a simple shopping cart of plants into a showstopping, low-maintenance garden display.
SCSS members Kyle Johnson and Gerhard Bock have created spectacular succulent landscapes in their own gardens. Many plants are from low-cost sources like Lowe’s and The Home Depot. To see photos of both their gardens, visit Gerhard’s
blog, Succulents and More.
Disclaimer: Although this talk is on big-box plant acquisition, we highly recommend starting at your local nurseries, where your dollars will stay local, supporting your community and neighbors. Additionally, local nursery folks can help guide you in your plant selection.
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