It is possible to grow certain cactus in cold climates. There are cold hardy varieties. The real problem is the soil. Take a hot, sunny area of your lawn, make it twice as big as you might think you need, believe me you won't regret going bigger. Remove all the sod, replace it with 2 inches of sand and till it in. Once it's well mixed take the soil and take it into irregular rows about 4 inches high and plant your cactus pads or plants at 2 or 2 1/2 foot intervals. No need to water unless you're in a drought. Cover up the spaces between the ridges with more sand and you have the illusion of a desert. Placing other succulents such as Sedeums and Hen and Chicks along with an occasional Boulder or cauble stone and / or a piece of driftwood will add color, variety and texture to the landscape. It may sound like a lot of work but it's worth it and you'll have less lawn to mow. At
My neighbors have roses, these are my roses.
My neighbors have roses, these are my roses.