WHY and HOW to Top Dress Succulent Plants with Crushed Rock or Decorative Pebbles

Top dressing with crushed rock and decorative rocks is used with succulent plants, this not only to make them look great but also for plant health. Rocks and stones can be used to create mini succulent gardens and landscapes. Top dressings can help with plant health by lifting the plant above soil level to provide better ventilation as well as to protect the foliage from soil splashing when watering. We also look at choice of pots for succulent plants. Key moments 00:00 Range of toppings 0:30 Why use toppings 2:08 Topping for plant health 2:50 Topping colour 8:36 Choosing the right pot for succulents 9:14 Pot size for succulents Resources