Spring succulent planters

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a sucker for succulents!  I love them!  I can’t get enough of them! The front walkway of my former store, The Blue Building Antiques and Consignment, was filled with succulent planters year round!  The beauty of succulents is that they multiply in the hot weather and are hardy enough to survive the Alabama winter and return the following spring.  And what’s even better?  You can plant them in anything…tin cans, pots, china cups, old hats, and yes, even shoes!

I am sharing this post along with some friends for a Spring Time Celebrations Blog Hop. A very special shout out to Carol from Bluesky At Home who is hosting our hop today. Carol is so gracious in organizing these events so that we can all share our holiday love. If you are hopping over from Annemarie’s blog, Make Every Day An Event, welcome! I know you enjoyed all of the fabulous inspiration before you arrived here.

Let’s Get to the Succulents

One of the best things about succulents is that they propagate quickly.  Mine have even doubled in number over one season.  In most cases, you just break of a piece and tuck it into some dirt.  Shortly you will see new growth.  Grab those new babies and expand your collection of succulent planters!

Our succulent shoes were hands down the most commented upon displays at our store!  Who doesn’t love shoes and who doesn’t love succulents??!!!

Creative Planters for Succulents

I love to plant in all sorts of odd containers…the rustier, the better!  Here is a collection of my favorite succulent planters from years past at The Blue Building!

 

Years later, I’m still using that same vintage bicycle to hold my succulents. But she does look a little different now!

Succulents are the perfect plant for beginning gardeners because, well quite frankly, they are difficult to kill.  Water them sparingly and they will thrive.  Here in Alabama, they multiply quickly as well.

Tips for Planting Succulents

EASY STEPS TO PLANTING SUCCULENTS:

• Select a vessel or container (or pot or shoe or can or vase).
• Make a hole for proper drainage (it’s critical that the water does not pool)
• Put some soil in your container.
• Fill the container with succulents.
• Water and allow to dry between watering.
• Enjoy your succulents!

Here is a link to a post where I give you step by step instructions in detail.

You can buy succulents online if your local garden center does not have them in stock.  I am including affiliate links below.  However, most garden centers, including Lowe’s and Walmart will stock up on these in spring.

Check your Walmart now! I found these last weekend and they do not replenish once this spring supply is gone…

                     

Grab some succulents and get going!  Spring is just around the corner!

As promised, here are all of the spring projects from my talented friends. Be sure to comment on which is your favorite! I’m having trouble selecting just one!