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Jeff Pavlat succulent garden design: Central Texas Gardener



See how Jeff Pavlat and Ray Clayton turned a treacherous slope into limestone terraces, patios and staircases. To plant them, Jeff wanted deer resistant plants that needed little water and care. Through the Austin Cactus & Succulent Society, he found a passion for succulents and cacti, including Southwestern natives and specimens from around the world. For design impact, he clusters groups of plants against central standouts in each bed, alternating strong textures with softer plants. Jeff designed an upper story patio to feature aloes and a millstone fountain in a Japanese-inspired setting. In a greenhouse, he tends less cold hardy specimens. They tamed a water-collecting slope at the front door with a pond.

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  4. Austin PBS

    @Peteyperth It is Agave angustifolia v. marginata. It's somewhat cold tender so in Zone 8, it should be covered in winter.

  9. Hoda Gibreel Osman

    These plants are long lasting and seems does not die, for as long as they are on the soil, they just keep growing. I have some but indoor or patio succulents, and they are beautiful and just arrange it well. I love your collections, only the interested people admire the beauty of cacti and succulents…thanks for sharing.

  11. Garden Sheds Devon

    What a fantastic garden! I love the limestone terraces. However, it is very inspiring to those who really love and are enthusiast in gardening. The landscaping is perfectly done. 

  16. Charlene Byington

    So love all your succulents and plants, . we live in Arizona, Golden Valley. . and bought a few new plant last year for our yard, wish you have also.. They didn't make it too well through the winter, outside in the dirt. . . but now l think l no why. This next year l will fill it with warmth through the winter. l had to do that in Montana when we would leave for Arizona in the winter every year for my roses..Takes a little while but l finally figure it out.too.. But you have gorgeous succulents and plants. . . awesome place . 😎😎😎

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