Succulent Container Garden DIY
on May 28, 2015, Updated Jul 18, 2020
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I really noticed succulents last year for the first time and instantly fell in love. What’s not to like about them? They’re pretty to look at and hardy, easy to grow plants. I’ve been wanted to make a succulent planter for a long time, but never found the right plants.
That all changed recently when I headed to a new to me garden center and found the mother-load of succulent plants for sale for $3 each! I was so excited that I almost bought one of all of them. But I made myself stop at 11, because I already had a gorgeous hen and chicks plant at home to add to the mix. Here’s what I did with them!
Succulent Container Garden DIY
Really, you guys. As with most of my projects, this one is so easy. Just find a bunch of succulents, a nice pot, and get some succulent dirt. Then put it all together and you’re done!
I found my succulents at a place called Garden Greenhouse. If you’re in Eastern Iowa and would like to go there, it’s definitely off the beaten path, located just outside Blue Grass off Coon Hunters Road from Hwy 61 – 12577 95the Ave, Blue Grass, Iowa. I didn’t find a website for them, but they’re open from 8 am to 7 pm and have a nice, reasonably priced assortment of plants. They also have pre-made succulent gardens, if you’d rather buy one, but I thought it was cheaper and more fun to make my own.
Gather supplies
- Assortment of succulents
- Draining pot
- Succulent dirt
- Garden tools & gloves, if you want.
I used 12 different types of succulents, and boy I wish I knew the names of them to share with you, but I have no idea what they’re called – except the hen & chicks plant that I picked up at Menards. I like to shop at Menards because I generally have rebate money to spend, but I’m not always thrilled with their assortment of goods.
In creating my container garden, I wanted a variety of heights. I got some plants to trail over the sides. And some taller plants to add depth.
I also wanted different colors – oranges, greens, pinks. I even found a couple of delightful flowering succulents to add to the pot too!
Do you grow succulents? Do you know the names of any of the succulents in my new container garden? I’d love to know what they’re called.
I love the variety of plants you have in a single pot – stunning!
Thanks, Robin! I was so excited to find all of these!
These are so pretty! I wish I could keep plants alive. I’ll just have to enjoy your pretty pictures.
You should try succulents, Donna!! I promise they are easy! 🙂
Beautiful succulent garden. Do you keep it inside or outside? So what’s the difference or special quality of succulent soil? Is it absolutely necessary? I hate buying soil when I have a huge resource of it all around me…
Disregard the first question. I now reread the post and see you are keeping it outside during the summer and bringing it in for the winter.
Thanks, Val! Succulents are members of the cactis family so the soil is quite a lot different from our rich, black dirt here in Iowa. It’s really quick draining and sandier. I’d probably recommend buying a bag. It wasn’t that much – $6 at Menards. However, I did reuse a pot from last year that already had good soil in it – I just used the succulent soil to pack them in on the top. And yes, I am keeping it outside this summer and will move them in for the winter.
I need to try succulents – saw them all the time when I was younger and then they kind of disappeared until recently. You’re container looks fantastic.
Carole
Thanks, Carole! You’re right – I think they are kind of a reborn fad! 🙂