Succulents are available in many colours, shapes and sizes, grow almost anywhere, and need little care – making them the perfect plant choice for even the most novice gardener. Place them in one of these simple planter boxes with some pebble mulch for a lovely pop of colour on your outdoor table.
Materials
- Recycled hardwood (eg. old fence palings)
- Plastic to line the box
- Screws
- Potting mix
- Succulents
- Pebbles
Tools
- Hand saw
- Cordless drill
- Drill bit to suit screws
Step 1
Determine the size of your planter box. For a tabletop box, don't make it too big, as you don't want to take up too much room on the table. A rectangle shape will do the trick.
Step 2
Once you’ve decided on the box size, cut the four sides to length.
Step 3
Pre-drill holes in each side where the screws will go. Screw the sides together with a drill.
Step 4
With your rectangle made, it's time to measure and neatly cut the timber base, then you can screw it in as well.
Step 5
Line the inside base and sides with some tough plastic to catch water.
Step 6
Succulents need to be planted in well-drained soil. They only take the water they require and the rest needs to drain away, so use a potting mix specially designed for them. The best time to plant is during the warmth of autumn or spring.