DIY Paint Dipped Succulent

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Add a punch of colour to your garden space with this easy DIY succulent planter.
You will need to find a log or a stump with a center that’s been rotted out. We have a big pile of firewood behind our house that luckily had a few logs like this!


Wrap a piece of painter’s tape around the log (I put ours in about the middle), and paint one half with any extra paint you have on hand. I used a latex paint in a lovely teal colour.



Next, nail a scrap piece of wood to the bottom of the log planter to seal the hole. This stops any soil from falling out.
Once the paint is dry it is time to remove the painters tape.
first, fill the hole in the log about half way with some sand.
Next, fill the remaining half of the hole with potting soil.
Finally, plant a few succulents into the soil, or some Hens & Chicks like we did and enjoy them every year.


Water and enjoy your new planter. It's so easy to make and also such a great conversation piece to add to your garden space this year.
Suggested materials:
  • Rotted Log
  • Latex Paint
  • Painters Tape
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Christina Dennis
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