Cactus Planter
Earlier this week I posted pictures of a few Cactus Wreaths that are a lovely diversion from the normal front door wreath. Well, this afternoon I made a Cactus ‘Planter’ that I think you’ll dig…
Let me start by saying that this is not really my thing, I prefer to buy crafts and gardening projects that are already complete. That said, this was super easy and *cheep*!!
Here is what I used:
- birdbath {new or found}
- the plastic lid to a large trash can
- 3 LARGE succulents/cactus plants {each one a different variety}
- 3 small HANGING succulents
- a couple hen & chicks
- polished stones
- spanish moss {Wal Mart}
- floral moss {Wal Mart}
Aside from the mosses, which I purchased in Wal Mart’s craft section, I was able to find everything else at Lowes. Even in the Midwest we are lucky enough to have that large hardware store that sells succulents. If you can’t find them locally then check out
Cactus Limon ~ they are an online retailer of cactus & succulents and they can ship anywhere!!
To put the arrangement together…
- First I drilled holes into the bottom of the plastic trash lid & set it in the birdbath.
- Then I filled the lid with the three LARGE plants. {you might need some extra soil to fill in between the plants}
- Next I added the HANGING succulents and spaced them evenly around the LARGE plants.
- I then added the hen & chicks, floral moss and polished stones to fill in and give the planter a finished look.
- Finally I wrapped the edges of the plastic trash lid with Spanish Moss. OILA.
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