On a trip to Southern California last week I wandered into Brita’s Garden Center which is 3 blocks from the ocean in Seal Beach. And there in the back of the center was a pig topiary about 3 feet long. Someone had built a framework of chicken wire/hardware wire and added plenty of moss. Next, came the succulents in a variety of colors and shapes. I am sure they were drawing the moisture they need from the damp moss.
This is a clever idea for a garden ornament, although in a hot dry garden these tender succulents may shrivel up when the summer heat begins to build!
I also made a trip recently to Phoenix and will be reporting about my observations at the Desert Botanical Garden shortly.
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