A succulent master has kept this garden for over 20 years, so I went home and cleared out all the succulents on my balcony

Today I'm sharing a succulent garden with you all, to see what a beautiful scene it is when a master grows succulents outdoors in the open.

Growing succulents into trunks as big as small trees, isn't that a kind of perseverance too? Who hasn't dreamed of owning a house and then keeping a few of their favorite animals and plants?

A winding path leads to a secluded spot, with its own special charm.

A gravel path, with succulents lining both sides.

Gazing into the distance, succulents form a forest, and the beautiful scenery goes on and on.

Nestled against the mountains and facing the sea, succulents cluster together in groups.

Facing the sea, the succulents are a riot of color, truly captivating.

A bird's-eye view of succulents in clusters.

Succulent Care Methods for the Four Seasons

Spring (March to May)

Moving outdoors: After being cooped up indoors all winter for so long, it's time to go out and breathe some fresh air. Once the temperature rises, move them outdoors and let them fully enjoy the sunlight. When moving them out, don't expose them to direct sunlight right away; the soil baking in the sun can easily scorch the leaves, so choose a cloudy day or use newspaper to shade them.

Watering: Spring is the season when succulents grow fastest. As the temperature rises, root activity speeds up and the potting soil dries out quickly too, so water whenever the surface of the potting soil is dry.

Summer (June to August)

Ventilation: Summer is a rather tough season for succulents, stuffy and hot. Pay attention to ventilation and shading, and don't place them directly in the path of an air conditioner's airflow.

Watering: Watering in summer is truly a challenge; you must control it, control it, and control it again. For smaller plants, it's fine not to water them at all through the whole summer. How much to water mainly depends on how the leaves are growing; if the leaves soften and wilt, you can mist them lightly. Do the misting at night or in the morning when it's cool.

Autumn (September to November)

Watering: After surviving the ordeal of summer, the season for recovery has finally arrived. As the weather gradually cools, increase watering appropriately; shriveled leaves will gradually recover and sprout anew.

Light: Move the succulents into the sunlight and after a few days of sun, you'll feel the beautiful colors that autumn brings to succulents!

Winter (December to February)

Frost protection and water control: People tend to think succulents can't withstand the cold, so even if you move them to a warm indoor spot, reduce the frequency of watering (comparable to summer); for particularly cold-sensitive varieties, don't water them at all.

Supplemental light: Cold-sensitive succulents enter a dormant period in winter, but wake up and grow again in spring. So care during the dormant period is also important. Place the succulents by a window with good light to supplement their light, and at night keep them away from the window to prevent frost damage.