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    Home » DIY Projects

    How to Make a Succulent Log Planter

    June 22, 2020 by Patti Estep 4 Comments

    This succulent log planter is an easy DIY project that you can use as a beautiful centerpiece on the patio all season long.

    Now that we are spending more time outside I thought it would be nice to create a little centerpiece for our patio table.

    Old succulents

    I have a few indoor succulents stretching for the light that had seen better days. Instead of pruning them or throwing them out, I decided to use them in an outdoor planter.

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    Broken hypertufa planter

    I also had a few in this broken planter that needed a new home.

    The plants on the left came from the broken planter and already have some roots. However, those on the right were cut from the legging indoor plants so I needed to wait a couple of days to let them harden off before planting.

    Chiseling log with hammer and screwdriver

    How to Make A Succulent Log Planter

    Find a log somewhere in your yard. You can decide how long and how wide you want it to be.

    Note: I don't plan on bringing this inside. If you want to bring in your log planter you will need to prepare the wood for indoor use first before creating the planter.

    Using a screwdriver and a hammer you can chisel a planting area into the log. If you have an actual chisel that would be even better.

    Chiseled out log.

    Most succulents don't need too much space for their roots. Also, they will love all the outdoor light that they will get on the patio.

    A little well draining or cactus potting soil will work great here.

    Planted succulent log planter

    Add a little bit of soil to the bottom of your crevice. Play around with varying sizes, shapes, and colors to get the look you like. Tuck in the soil around the plants and don't water right away.

    If you are having a rainy spell it may be a good idea to move the planter to a sheltered spot to dry out. This is important as succulents do not like soggy conditions.

    Finally, if you are in a cold climate like me you will want to move the planter to a sheltered spot for the winter. Something like a covered porch or garage is a good space to place the planter to live during cold months.

    Succulents planted in a log on a table with a plant mister.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Mike McConatha

      August 26, 2021 at 2:59 pm

      Did you put a drainage hole in the bottom of your log container ?

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      • Patti Estep

        August 26, 2021 at 3:01 pm

        No I didn't Mike. If it were a pot I'd say you'd need one but I didn't in the case of this natural log.

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    2. [email protected]

      June 22, 2020 at 7:02 am

      My grandmother had Hen and Chicks growing on a log just like your project beside her front walkway. My Hen and Chicks came from her and 25 years later are still going strong. I'd like to start a log planter like yours.

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      • Patti Estep

        June 22, 2020 at 7:09 am

        Paula, having plants passed on by your grandmother would make your planter extra special.

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