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.