The Bright and Well Drained Conditions that Succulents Love

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What good fortune for the lucky homeowner to have a view out of their window of roof tops lush with growth and the plants spilling off the edges of the clay tiles?

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When someone says ‘view property’ this might not be what immediately comes to mind, but this town has an attitude of generosity and sharing that is second to none.

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Wouldn’t you like this view out of your window?  It’s a lot more interesting than just roofs, plus it has other benefits too.  The rain water is cleaned by filtering through the plants roots.

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The clay tiles provide the best conditions to hold the plants in place, with the rough weathered surface for the roots to grab onto.

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Moss and lichen also adds to the greenery.