I’m


still planting pots. I can’t seem to get


enough of plants; whether it’s the new petunias or a ravshing sedum or even the good King Tut papyrus, plants are cool.


Cool is just what some plants prefer,


but July and August bring on the heat and that means that hot dry spots in your yard will need some fill-in plants. So really, you say, I've tried petunias; they don't work: they just dry out! Alyssum fries up, pansies burn out and impatiens just die. But there's good news and that is


that there are succulents. They will rule those hot dry spots. They actually thrive in harsh conditions.


How to make a succulent portrait Succulents are fun and I love work-


ing with them. Whether it's the uncom- mon flapjacks or the more common hens and chicks, they are all wonderful and interesting. It’s really cool to make a living picture


of succulents in a frame. I've done one from scratch. Seeing this was my first project with high success, I know anybody can do it!


Start with planning The combination of different types of


succulents in the picture frame creates a new 3-D look. You can make one of


Get your tools together and all the parts you need before starting.


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