One of my all time favorite plants are Succulents...They are so easy to grow and fun to stick in any little container...Limited only by your imagination!!
Earlier this spring I broke my very favorite coffee mug or maybe I should call it my favorite garden mug...It was the perfect size for a big cup of Joe while happily weeding in the wee morning hours...even the colors were perfect...so cheery and gardeny...sigh :(
Anyway I just couldn't throw it out, so after gluing it back together I filled it full of dirt and planted this cool succulent in it, Doesn't it look like steam coming off the coffee? Now it's back in the garden with me. :)
Is this the sweetest little planter you have ever seen? I got her a a garage sale for only $4.00. I simply dropped an air plant in her and Ta-Da she was done. These are probably the only plants that are easier than Sedums!!! I even had two plants bloom for me this year. :)
Don't ask me why but I just have a thing for old colanders...Thank goodness they make good planters!!
Usually I plant several different varieties and then add some stones, shells and or sea glass for just a little more interest...
Here's 3 finishes planters on my outdoor table..
The "Sea Urchins" also came from a garage sale..somone's dad made them out of nails....just couldn't leave them behind. :)
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Thanks for stopping by!!
Denise
I almost forgot to mention...The best thing about these little plants is, that they are so easy to propagate..
just break off a "pup" from the mother plant and stick it in the dirt!!
I love when people come up with cute ways to plant their flowers, so CUTE!!
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Nice! I love your garden mug too!
ReplyDeleteI am in agreement regarding succulents... I normally hold over the non-hardys and reroot them in the early spring for containers outside. This year I didn't get around to doing that and they look marvelous now, despite their condition after spending a winter in the mostly dark basement. They are definitely forgiving and pack a lot of punch! Larry
ReplyDeleteI love all the containers that you've used. I really want to do this, I know what I'll be looking for at garage sales this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
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So lovely! I really like your colanders. I think I'm going to have to try the whole succulent thing next year. Thanks so much for sharing at Etcetorize this week~
ReplyDeleteGreat little planters. After how hot this summer was, I think I definitely need to explore succulents! Love the little air plant. Thanks for linking to STL Wednesday!
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