Dream dream dream…where to get wood for your wood planters?
These days, I’ve been scoping out pieces that would be a good host to my succulent plants. My focus was on wood because wood is so trending right now. Especially reclaimed wood, can’t say it enough!
Two ideas came to mind. Hollowed out logs and driftwood. Since we burn wood, we have lots to choose from. You might have a pile to sift through, too. Or, you can check the neighbors stack of wood. Or just ask your mom.
Keep in mind, that you’re free to use these showstoppers inside or out. Perhaps both for some bold excitement! This bigger piece of driftwood would have been far too large to consider bringing inside by any means. I struggled to move it by myself! The smaller one would could have worked indoors, but I found an idyllic spot for it in my perennial bed so there she stays.
Most succulents have shallow and fibrous roots making them very easy to dig up and replant. Take your time when replanting, even a day or more to allow the roots to heal over before being watered. Their shallow root system is what allows them to be planted in such vessels at all.
Hollowed be thy name….
I used a special soil formulated for cacti and succulents when I repotted mine into the driftwood and wood logs. But overall, you’re just looking for a sunny location with well-drained soil. Generous amounts of coarse drainage material such as sharp sand, pumice, grit, or small pebbles are ideal for encouraging aeration of the roots. Never let succulents get waterlogged!
Hole in a log makeover – Before
Hole in a log makeover – After
I water this plant when the soil is dry and the leaves start to shrink a bit, never before as I’ve noted Key Lime Pie does NOT like to be overwatered, even a bit. Don’t want those roots to rot!
great idea hadn’t thought of it
For our garden, I think it is unique because it’s only one of a few in our area that has native plants to our area. I don’t have a favorite succulent or cacti but I do love monkey flowers and apricot mallows in our yard.
I love these! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
great ideas
I worry about termites so I remove old wood or logs.
These ideas are very helpful.
Love planting, waiting & watching…anticipation ❣️
The String of Pearls was always my favorite! I’ve been wanting some driftwood for my rock garden, love all these ideas.
I love this idea! Now to go get me some driftwood.
what pretty designs, great idea!!
We are redoing our front yard into a desert theme and I learned a lot from this post.
love this idea!
Great idea, I love succulents.
This is unique! I will pass the information on.
What a great idea!! I will pass the information on.
Not a fan of succulents, need taller plantings
This is a clever way to use reclaimed wood. My nephew just brought home his first succulent…I’m so proud that he took an interest in them (like me). He named her ‘Nairobi.’
cool
These are soooo cool! Wish I lived closer to a place I could find some authentic drift wood. Maybe next time we go to Delaware or Myrtle Beach I can do some hunting!
I love succulents you never have ton water them.
These are so cool. I would love to make some of these for my yard.
Good idea but I’d have to remove the wood due to bug gathering
I love the look of this! We can find a lot of driftwood down by the river.
love it
I love succulents. My favorite is an ox tongue that I have had for more than 10 years. It has grown a baby plant and it flowered this year.
I love love love this idea. It is gorgeous and it would really add a lot to some areas of my garden. Bookmarking this page definitely
Such lovely plants!
this is an outstanding idea! Our front bed is full of succulents and this would add a nice touch to change things up. Guess it is time to go down to the river and expand my vision and look for some pieces to add. thanks for the awesome advice!
These are so nice! Thank you for the blog post!
Just started working on my garden to make it beautiful
Great ideas. Thank you.
Beautiful combination of wood and plants!
Very cool!
I love driftwood!!
I’ve always loved driftwood, both integrated with living plants, as well as striking pieces of individual artistry. Over the years I’ve predominately paired our succulents with rocks having sizeable planting holes. And, looking back over many years our gardens have been dependent upon our planting zone; a backbone of trees & shrubs; some specially selected perennials; with additional vines, annuals and wildflowers. My possibly unique garden goal has always been to have something blooming each month of the year; a more difficult task in the Midwest (although I did achieve the goal there), than here in SE Texas where multiple plants bloom each month; and, one plant has blooms every day of the year.
I like string of pearls, but we never seem to have much luc with them