
Photo credit : Gary Peterson
A few years ago I planted these Echeveria Desert Roses into these unsightly weep holes in the garden wall for a client. I cut florist’s oasis to plug the hole. I then inserted cuttings into the oasis.
This photograph was recently sent to me by the client. The following comments were made :
Client :
“here are the desert roses you planted in the weep-holes in my wall a few years ago. I never water them or do anything and they look great. A wonderful solution to fill those ugly gaps.”
Friend of client :
“it is an excellent and charming solution. Even though they may not over-winter in our Long Island climate, there are other, similar plants that can be used the same way. Sempervivum comes to mind.”
Client :
” Biddy first of all wedged some big blocks of oasis into the holes and then stuck the plants into that. We weren’t sure if they’d “take” because I couldn’t imagine that they’d get sufficient nutrients from the oasis, but they’ve obviously been very happy.”
Me :
“The nutrients come pouring through your weep holes. The oasis is just a medium to hold them in place and keep them out the damp… the oasis is probably more than gone now.”
Friend of client :
“This is a wonderful solution/idea. Thanks “