Hiya. Remember me? Feel free to look around and get a feel for the new place. It’s still a work in progress, but I have a lot of great ideas on the horizon. So hang in there. It might be a bumpy right until we get a bit more settled…
What better time is there for a personal renaissance than Spring? I love Spring. Especially in Arizona, when the wildflowers start blooming and the days start getting longer.
I happen to think that succulents are the perfect plant. Hardy and versatile, they grow practically anywhere with minimal care. I love the look of them. Ranging in hues from green to blue, red to pink to deep purple, they are gorgeous, geometric little alien-like life forms that add life and character to whatever space they are placed in.
Full disclosure – I need a plant that can take care of itself, pretty much. One that can deal with a forgotten watering here and there without whining. My succulents not only flourish in my care, but actually high-five me when I’m on my way out the door. True story.
So mix up some sangria and get busy. Because it’s 80 degrees here in Tucson in mid March…
![Vertical_succulent_planter](http://boldsparrowlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Vertical_succulent_planter.jpg)
Seriously. Don’t tell me you don’t love that, because I know you do. That up there is a succulent frame you can hang on the wall. Yes, yes, y.e.s.
These low-maintenance beauties can be planted pretty much anywhere and make perfect little gifts.
![](http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/wedding-succulents.jpg)
And weddings? Incredible earthy elegance…just check out some details of this San Diego wedding from Studio Castillero…
![Succulent wedding cake](http://boldsparrowlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Succulent_Wedding_Cake.jpg)
![Succulent wedding bouquet](http://boldsparrowlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Succulent_Wedding_Bouquet.jpg)
But perhaps the most, I love to see succulents planted in rustic planters of cement, tin, or copper. And so easy to create and maintain!
![Succulents_in_Terra_Cotta_Pots](http://boldsparrowlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Succulents_in_Terra_Cotta_Pots.jpg)
![Succulents in copper pots](http://boldsparrowlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Succulents_in_Copper_Pots.jpg)
![Succulent in a concrete pot.](http://boldsparrowlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Succulent_in_Concrete_Pot.jpg)
So you there. The one without a green thumb. Ditch the plastic palm tree, and bring real life into your place. And in true ‘Courtney’ fashion, I will roll this post out with an infographic to answer some planting questions you may have…
![Succulent planting infographic](http://boldsparrowlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Succulent_planting_infographic.jpg)
Be inspired: Succulent Love
Shop: all-essentials.com, fox & ramona
Do it: Gilded Terracotta Pots on Design*Sponge, Planting Succulents
What’s your favorite way to showcase your succulents?
Perfect! I absolutely love succulents. I think they’re a very classy solution for outdoor desert decor. Check out my blog if you get a chance – cheers!