Enhance Landscape and Home Decor with Succulents Melbourne

Most people have a pre-conceived notion that plants look good in the gardens but the truth is that there are some plants that can look a whole lot better in the living room, the kitchen, the front porches, hanging on the wall, and even the bathroom. Wondering what those plants might be? They are succulents Melbourne plants and the good news is that they are a great addition to Australian homes because of their ability to retain water for long periods. This simply means they don't need to be watered as often.

Succulents Melbourne is also known as fat plants because of the thick and fleshy look they have. They are perfect for gardens and homes where the weather conditions are usually arid and soil conditions are normally dry. There is a wide variety of succulents that can be planted in small pots, round bowls, and even in planter boxes Melbourne. Some of the commonly available plants include Campfire (Crassula erosula), Echeveria elegans (Mexican Snowball), African milk tree, Aloe variegata, Aloe vera, Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco), Chinese Sedum (Sedum tetractinum), and Chain of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) among others.

Succulents can be grown in a number of ways like:

• Planter boxes: Most people use planter boxes Melbourne for vegetables or herbs but it can be used for succulents as well. In fact, using a variety of succulents in a single box will not only add a range of colours from light green shades to deep red or maroon but also enhance the look and feel of overall landscape.
• Fountains: There are many landscape architects who suggest that succulents should be neatly potted and kept around fountains Melbourne in such a way that they create a subtle boundary of sorts. The fountains will not only act as a water source for these plants but also define the landscape in a unique way.
  
• Kitchen: This is one of the best places to keep succulents Melbourne. They can be planted in small pots or bowls and kept on window sills or other places where they get maximum sunlight. The benefit is that they act as powerful home decor enhancers and will have a calming effect on the home owner.