Everything depends on context. Succulents are native to dry, rocky or sandy places. People often mix them with plants from wetter places, and although they may grow well they never quite look right. I see too many gardens where they're mixed with palms and orchids and it just ends up looking like a collection of plants rather than a considered environment. For me, a really good garden looks as if nature, in a spectacularly good mood, just put it there. The hand of man should never show. Use succulents as you would any other plant, in conditions and company in which they would otherwise grow. They need too much light to be good houseplants long term, too.

My husband and I bought a 1960s house that required a lot of work prior to moving in. Due to budget, the first phase of the renovation has included the 3 bedrooms, hallways and living room. My husband (a carpentry apprentice/ qualified landscaper) has mostly done the work except painting and finishing off the plastering/cornices which we hired tradesman to do. The kitchen/dining, bathroom and outdoors is still to go! I have attaches some before and after shots!

Beautiful array of succulents...love them, too...our next project is a place for my ferns.

Right. Clutter. Receipts I should probably throw out. Spare mouse. Wallet. Seeds to plant one day. If this is a representation of my mind, it's not looking good.