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Ombre Obsession
Succulents come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. Bring the ombre trend to your garden by displaying a bed of succulents arranged by color spectrum. This arrangement would work well as a tabletop decoration or a piece of wall art.
Furniture Flora
Because succulents are so hardy, it is easy to incorporate them in unusual ways, such as making them part of a piece of furniture. This planter doubles as a side table; the glass tabletop allows light to penetrate down to the lower layer, keeping the plants happy and healthy.
Float On
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These string of pearls succulents cascade from a small terrarium that was created to serve as a mini ecosystem for the plants. The delicate glass globe admits ample sunlight while providing protection for the succulents.
Living Wreath
Fake flower wreaths are so passé. Create a stunning living wreath of succulents by lining a wreath frame and packing it full of soil to make a hospitable bed for planting succulents. Let the arrangement set on a flat surface for a few days before hanging it up to enjoy.
Personalized Planters
For a personalized take on succulent gardening, try creating planters in the shape of your initials and filling them with an array of mini succulents. For a more ambitious version of this project, build multiple planters to spell out a word or name.
Tiny Trees
A monochromatic group of succulents can be planted on a cone-shaped structure to appear like miniature trees. This arrangement would be great for a casual holiday celebration, or could be interspersed in a garden to add height and dimension.
Uncorked Potential
Hollowed-out wine corks create dainty planters for tiny succulents. Attach magnets to the back to make unexpected decorations for a refrigerator, or group the mini planters together for a small-scale centerpiece.
Look in a Book
Converting an unusual object into a planter is a great way to show off succulents. Books are one such surprising material, but because the paper could easily rot if it gets wet, a hidden liner is this secret of this project’s success.
Related: 5 Things to Do with… Used Books
Truck Bed
Container gardens come in many shapes and sizes, so you can have a bit of fun recycling old toys
to become clever and quirky succulent gardens. This toy truck gives new meaning to the term “flower bed.”
Lovin' Spoonful
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Serving spoons filled with soil provide just enough depth for succulents to take root. Hang a group of spoons on a wire to create a cheeky and cheerful accent for a kitchen or outdoor space.
Get Framed
Succulents are strong enough to thrive even if their planter is hung vertically. Use an old picture frame painted a fun color to form the perfect border for your vertical garden wall art.
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