DIY Planted Succulents in a Basket~Fun in the Sun~
Transform your old basket into a charming succulent planter! With just a few simple steps, you can give new life to that forgotten basket by adding some soil and your favorite succulents. Perfect for adding a touch of greenery to your home or garden. Not only is this project eco-friendly, but it also brings a unique, rustic vibe to your decor
It’s Summertime which means lots of gardening for me! I’ve been busy planting lots of vegetables, flowers and succulents for our annual “Fun in the Sun” party featuring a fabulous group of talented ladies. I have a love for these awesome plants because they are almost impossible to kill and require very little maintenance, huge bonus!
I thought it would be fun to put together a basket full of succulents for our back patio space, I may even eventually hang it by our front door!
Here are the supplies you’ll need to re-create this look:
Basket
Variety of succulents
Heavy Plastic or coconut husk liners
Soil, cactus soil is the best
I simply grabbed an old basket from the garage and gave it a fresh coat of paint. Next I cut some holes into the plastic so the soil can drain easily and lined the basket. I filled it with dirt and began adding my succulents.
Next I arranged each of the succulents, making sure to add height in the back and have the overhanging succulents in the front. I have been lucky enough to never have had to purchase a succulent. I always take a few trimmings from my brother’s house when I visit and within a few weeks I have a abundance of them and plant them in various containers.
Next I gave the succulents some water and won’t have to worry about watering again for a few more days. I’m sure the basket won’t last for more than a few years but I’ll just transplant all the beauties!
This would make a gorgeous gift, especially a housewarming present!
Be sure to visit all of the Fun in the Sun hostesses and their awesome summer projects for a ton of inspiration! Here is a little peek of all their creative Summer ideas!
Domestically Speaking’s Easy DIY Beverage Tags
Debbie Doo’s Patriotic Pallet Flag
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia’s Succulent Basket
Setting for Four’s Summer Mantel
Clean and Scentsible ‘s Summer Patio
Town and Country Living’s Summer Farmhouse Bedroom
DIY Show Off’s Birdie Garland
At The Picket Fence’s Water Fountain turned Planter
Cupcakes and Crinoline’s Golden Mason Jars
Sand & Sisal’s Cucumber & Melon Spritzer
Fox Hollow Cottage’s Summer Banner Printable
~Thanks for taking the time to stop in today~
I love your basket of succulents, Kristin. I have never had succulents myself but my mother always had a lot of them. She had one stone wall covered with hens&chicks. All the neighbors would get “starts” from her. I may have to do this- I have an old basket exactly like yours. Hope you have a great day- xo Diana
LOVE this idea! I have a bunch of succulents that need to be trimmed and repotted. What kind are the flowered succulents?
It’s beautiful Kristin!! That would make such a great hostess gift. So fun to be blog hopping with you today!
Love the bright vibrant colors and the texture of the basket. Looks so pretty Kristin!! I always love your patio fixins 😉
Kristen… it is lovely! I have always wanted to do one of these and after seeing yours today I am not going to put it off any longer! Soooo pretty!
I love succulents… I grab some from my parents every time we visit. Super cute in that basket!
It is so pretty! I love any succulents, but especially in a pretty basket!
Love love love succulents. They are hardy too. Your basket looks so pretty!
Beautiful new look for Summer, Kristin. Thanks for the inspiration.
Succulents,basket you had me at Hello!! Love the bright cheery colors! I needed an idea for a get well basket and saw this! Love it! Thanks for sharing! Xo,Kathy@The Daily Nest
I’m so glad you like it Kathy, thank you! Hope your friend feels better!
So pretty, Kristin! The moss roses remind me of my mother who always had them in her garden! 🙂
This is so cute & would make a PERFECT House Warming gift or the Hostess Prize @ Bunco. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Your basket is beautiful Kristin! I have always loved succulents and need to make a basket like this. I love the flowering ones, so bright and colorful. I bet they do so well in So CA.
You put everything together so beautifully, Kristin. I love the mix of succulents and the color!
I’m so excited!! I have a basket I can use to make this!! Thanks for sharing this awesome idea! It will be perfect for my deck! It’s been so much fun to party with you sweetie!! Pinned and shared!!
That is the prettiest succulent arrangement I have ever seen, Kristin. Seriously.
Your succulent basket looks so pretty! I’m sure it looks great on your porch and then you could bring it inside for the Winter too, right? (I’m sorry I said the “W” word on the first day of Summer, that’s terrible of me!)
So pretty! I love the pops of color in there!
Kristin, oh my gosh, your basket planter looks AMAZING!!! Can you come over and do mine?? I love the succulents and color….so pretty!!!!!!!
Such a gorgeous arrangement and love that you were able to make it for next to nothing using a basket you already had and free succulents from your brother! Thanks for linking up to Best of the Nest!