Make Succulent Teacup Gardens

Succulent Teacup Arrangement (c) Debra Lee Baldwin

Succulent teacup gardens are lovely on windowsills, sunny shelves and outdoor tables, individually or grouped. They’re quick and easy to make and perfect gifts for succulent lovers. When cuttings outgrow the cups, transplant them into larger pots or the garden.

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Make Succulent Doorstep Baskets

Square basket of succulents (c) Debra Lee Baldwin

Succulent doorstep baskets are a great way to say “I’m thinking of you! Happy spring!” to neighbors, friends and nearby loved ones. These gift baskets delight all who see them. By showing recipients they’re cherished, you both feel connected—which is so important during uncertain times.

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Pick the Perfect Succulent for Your Pot

Pairing succulents with a teal pot (c) Debra Lee Baldwin

If you have a special pot that needs pairing with the perfect succulent, take the pot with you to the nursery or have it nearby when you’re shopping online. Plant-pot pairings are a lot like picking throw pillows for your sofa or a

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Plant a Succulent Lantern

Succulent lantern with Portulacaria afra 'Variegata' (c) Debra Lee Baldwin

[With Video] Candle lanterns make lovely containers for succulents. Plant the succulents in a small pot and tuck it into the lantern, or if the lantern can hold soil, plant directly into it. Most aren’t watertight—a good thing, because when you water the succulents, the lantern will drain (leak).

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Dish Gardens Bring Gardening Inside for the Winter

Indoor dish garden

“Dish Gardens Bring Gardening Inside for the Winter” is the headline of a recent Associated Press* succulent story. Reporter Dean Fosdick interviewed me because, as he writes, “indoor gardens, with their miniature, low-maintenance plants, thrive in small spaces, and that makes them a natural fit for succulents.” Quotes from the article: — “Thanks to their…

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Use Plastic Bottles to Make Pots Lighter

Why I put plastic bottles in big pots

I use plastic bottles to make large pots lighter before I add potting soil. It makes pots easier to carry, cuts down on the amount of soil needed, and is better for shallow-rooted succulents. Before I plant any tall or large pot, I half-fill it with tightly capped empty water bottles. Good design and aesthetics…

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Showcase Succulents in Large Pots

Gallery of large pots of succulents

For a dramatic, memorable enhancement to a garden or patio, showcase succulents in large pots. Big containers are both sculptural and eye-catching. Add succulents and you have a dynamic, ever-changing display as plants grow and seasons shift. Examples here are from my own garden and others I admire. Find more great ideas for succulents in…

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Succulent Centerpieces

Learn About My Online Class! Succulent centerpieces last months and look good long after the occasion you made them for. Shown here are ideas for tabletops, floral-style arrangements, groupings and more. Follow the links for additional info and how-to help. Above: Jeanne Meadow of Fallbrook, CA, keeps this succulent centerpiece on her patio table. Jeanne’s…

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