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Succulents and Sedums

We do not have any grass in our front area, only berms and a large area of cotoneaster. However, the rest of my yard has exploded with succulents/ Sedums( I’m Not educated enough to know the difference). One plant stands 6-10 inches high and has a yellow daisy-like bloom. The other plans is approximately 2-4- inches high and covered with white flowers.
I’ve noticed the little white flowers are beginning to turn brown.
My question: Do I need to clip these back or just let them go naturally? How about the tall yellow plants?
We did not plant any of these ,they just appeared and took over everything. It really makes our place very different form any of the neighbors and we love having them.
Any help on caring would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your attention.
Tom

Posted by Tom Mrzena on July 8, 2019

Marianne's Response

Your landscape sounds lovely and I agree you should enjoy the low water use volunteers. As for the faded blooms you can chose to clip them off for a tidy look or leave them be so they can add more seeds to the area. You must have well drained soil so don't be shy about adding more succulents and agaves to the scene. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti

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