Hens & Chicks - On The ROCKS! // Novel Idea For these Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow Plants

[@GDSavingThePast]

Great video with a very creative way to plant these beautiful little succulents. Thanks for sharing.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

You are very welcome, glad you found it interesting and helpful. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, now that our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are fully stocked with fresh new plants, if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.

[@jeanblake7435]

Enjoyable to watch just starting to take an interest in hens and chicks. I didn’t realise there were so many .I have a little spot where I will be able to grow them .Thankyou for the easy listening video .

[@OverdevestNurseries]

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[@lenkazlenka1695]

Such an interesting idea. Thank you for showing the entire process.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

You are welcome. It is neat and really different and one that can replicated almost anywhere.

[@bettyhouk8727]

Mr Wilson I love your lovely Idea ! And as I live in Arizona ,U S A 🇺🇸 Hens and Chicks are one of my favorite plants! Thank you for sharing your wonderful Idea !

[@OverdevestNurseries]

You are very welcome. Good luck with your project and keep us posted on your progress. In hind sight, I wish I had made the holes a little bigger, so maybe when you are doing it, bear that in mind. Otherwise it works really well and hope you get many years enjoyment out of doing it too.

[@jardinseambientes5349]

I`m from Sao Paulo, Brazil, this is a great idea, and you have a clear explain.....thank you for.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

You are welcome!

[@AslansLucy]

Thank you...excellent and complete info!

[@OverdevestNurseries]

You are very welcome! it is great to hear you are finding our channel interesting and useful. Here's a link that will help you find the locations of all the partnering garden centers that stock our plants: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ Finally, if you haven't already, can we suggest that you think about subscribing to this channel because we are posting new videos all the time and when you are subscribed you will be circulated automatically each time, we post a new one. Also, it would be really great if you can kindly click the "like" button too on any of our videos that you think worthy, because that helps other people find the information too.

[@garygilliam1890]

I love your idea with the rocks I am going to try this with some of mine

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thanks, it works well with "soft", easy to drill and porous rocks like the sandstone David is using. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about it, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), they will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find out about the information as well. And, during the main planting season (spring through late Fall) try to visit our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ they are located all over our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region, and will have all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections, so be sure to stop in regularly to see them for yourself.

[@carolannhartley359]

They are truly niche plants. Holey sandstone. I have granite all around me. Where i come from they're called echeveria, & different varieties have different flowers. I used to think they were boring little plants, but now i find them quite adorable.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thanks for watching. They are becoming very popular, and we are sure we don't need to tell you that they will look great in between rocky crevices of granite. So if you have a wall, raised bed, rock garden or anywhere that's sunny, gritty and well-drained, they will fit right in, thrive, be evergreen, and be a continual topic of conversation. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about it, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), you will find that they will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that will help other people find out about the information as well. And, now that we are in the midst of the main planting season (spring through late Fall) try to visit our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/. They are located all over our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region, and that's where you will find all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections, so be sure to stop in regularly throughout the seasons because there will be a steady stream of fresh shipments coming in weekly.

[@aaqilian5.085]

This was excellent. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, sir! Cheers! 😊

[@OverdevestNurseries]

You are very welcome, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed it! Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, now that our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are fully stocked with fresh new plants, if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.

[@aliciaolson8748]

Very nice.. love it

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Great and thank you for letting us know.

[@bobbiechinn9578]

I know that series of plants and one thing I didn't hear him say, (correct me if I'm wrong) is that if those plants get more direct sun, they will color up so brightly!!! I saw a few "golden nugget" cultivars as well as the red varieties.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thanks, the native habitats for "Semps" is on high up on rocky mountain tops where there is no shade, so out in the open in sunny conditions is where they will always do better in a variety of ways including having better color.

[@Gate28y]

Awesome video! I am now going on a rock search!

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you. This idea is quite unique, fun to do, and it works! But just make sure that whatever rock you choose is porous, absorbs water and the pockets you drill DO NOT fill with water.

[@arcking2336]

This is really well made andgood quality. I have been planning to something similar this summer. This video really does deserves more views.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you, that is very kind of you to say so! I suppose as time passes (and people discover it), this video will become more popular. However, it is pleasing to know that you found it interesting and hopefully it has inspired you to "have a go"! The neat thing about this idea is that you can do it almost anywhere outdoors, it doesn't need much space, the little plants are inexpensive, and once you get it completed, it is VERY EASY to look after! So, go on, have a go, and then let us know how you got on. Thanks again for taking the trouble to post your comment.

[@luckychicav7981]

Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing such a really great idea!

[@OverdevestNurseries]

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[@teenaidoo8569]

Thank u. Love it.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Great, it is an unusual (and low maintenance) way to grow plants.

[@yomama8873]

Love this just found your channel subscribed 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Yay! Thank you! Welcome on board!

[@Gate28y]

Awesome video, very informative. I am now going on a rock hunt!

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you, just make sure it is an absorbent softer rock like the sand stone I used

[@AVspectre]

Interesting idea. We are in zone three where it is very cold a good bit of the year. My hen and chicks are doing well in-ground, and it would be interesting to see if some could survive winter in something like this. Might be worth a try. :) I only agave one variety atm, but will also look for some others to add variation. I am trying to plant hardy perennials that are both drought and cold tolerant and the hens-and-chicks I have so far have been real troopers. :)

[@OverdevestNurseries]

In nature they live in "next to nothing" in mountainous terrain at high elevations, where it gets very cold in winter and out in full sun in summer - so most sorts are naturally very tough and durable. So, as you suggest, trying a few (as a test) is worth doing.... and then based on your results, you can expand your plantings in all sorts of creative ways. Planting them in contrasting groups where the colors and changing seasonal patterns play off each other is very effective. I would encourage you to experiment with different rock, stone and gravel combinations too.

[@AVspectre]

@@OverdevestNurseries Thanks for the advice and suggestions! :)

[@kimcarr635]

Is it possible to root these in water? I inherited some that belonged to my sweet mom who recently passed away. One had gotten quite leggy & had fallen over. I noticed the base of the stem seemed like it was dying so I pinched it off & let it dry for a few days & then planted it. It did nothing. Well...the stem looks bad again! So can I put it in water to root? Or would that just finish it off? Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@OverdevestNurseries]

They don't like wet conditions, so you would be better to break off a piece and just set (pressed in gently) into a sandy compost. Then be patient, it will form new roots and form a new plant. That's how it works in nature.

[@kimcarr635]

@@OverdevestNurseries Thank you so much! I'll try that. Hopefully I can save the poor little thing.

[@patriddle5688]

Where do u get sand stone

[@OverdevestNurseries]

It occurs naturally in our area, so it is relatively easy to find. But you might have to ask at your local garden center or landscape supply center. Other types of porous rock may also work, for instance if you come across any place that sells "tufa" a highly porous lightweight rock that is imported from Italy, it would probably work even better!

[@luckycharms8028]

Wear a mask before you drill rocks.

[@OverdevestNurseries]

Thank you, wise advice