DIY Desert Garden

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I’ve never had a green thumb, and that’s likely due to my tendency to forget things like watering the plants or exposing them to their optimal climate.  So when my blackberry plant actually began yielding fruit, I felt like I had turned a gardening corner. Admittedly, I’ve had more success with forgiving plants that can go a day or two without water or don’t have to be moved from sun to shade during the hotter parts of the day.

Spring is always the season when I make a fresh attempt to grow a few plants to place in and outside of my home. Since succulents and cacti tend to be resilient and easy-to-grow, I decided to put together an easy DIY Desert Garden.

Here is what you’ll need for your DIY Desert Garden:

• Planter in the color, size, and shape of your choice
• Soil/Potting Mix
• Pearl Stone Soil Cover
• Trowel
• Succulents and Cacti

DIY Desert Garden Instructions:

• Place a layer of pearl stones inside the planter.

• Alternatively, you can also punch several holes into the bottom of the planter to allow for water drainage

• Fill planter 2/3 of the way full with soil
• Carefully transplant succulents and cacti
• Pack soil around each plant
• Water and place outdoors

Since succulents and cacti tend to require similar growing conditions, they make the ideal plants to pair together. Choose a pot that is large enough to house all of the plants. You can also experiment with other plants, as long as they are companion plants. If you have a question about whether or not two plants can grow together, be sure to ask your local Walmart employee in the Gardening Department.

For more information or to shop for your next DIY Home Project, visit Walmart.com.

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.

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