June 6-11: How to create a Succulent Planter

How to make a Succulent Planter:

 1.  First start with a shallow container and make sure to drill holes for good drainage.  I used a plastic pot saucer.

2.   Next select a good potting mix.  I chose Millers Mix for Box Gardens.  Add this to about 1/3 of the pot.

3.  Next add another third of Perlite.  This will lighten the soil and make drainage better.

4.  Mix really well with a trowel or hands.  

5.  Choose a fertilizer.  I used Osmocote because it is slow release and very effective.  Add a little bit and mix it in really well.  

 6.  Choose a plant to have as a centerpiece.  Try to make it be something interesting but versatile.

 7.  Choose your supporting cast.  Try to have variety but unity.

 8.  Plant center.  Pick three of supporting that are the same color and space them equally around the center.  This will give structure.

9.  Add the other material with the same spacing thing in mind.  Try to balance the levels and colors.  10.  Here is my finished product.  Afterward I went through and trimmed some of the leggy stuff so it looked better.