How to make a two-in-one succulent planter
Mark Rayner creates a succulent planter that’s suitable as either a wall display or a table decoration.
Mounted as a vertical display, it is perfect for adding interest to a wall or fence. Background wall painted with Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Chilean Fire.
You will need: 40mm jolt head galvanised nails, 19mm flat head galvanised nails, approx 3m of treated timber, such as picket or decking, 6mm treated plywood, chicken wire, hammer, mitre box, paintbrush, pencil, potting mix, exterior PVA glue, paint stirrer, Resene Waterborne Woodsman tinted to Resene Pickled Bluewood, sandpaper, saw, scissors, small galvanised staples, small succulents such as echeverias or small sedums, tape measure, tin snips or similar and weed mat.
Instructions
Step 1
Measure, mark and cut four pieces of picket to form a square box frame measuring 300mm x 300mm. Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.
Step 2
Assemble to form the box frame, fixing at each corner with PVA glue and jolt head galvanised nails.
Step 3
Measure, mark and cut a piece of plywood to fit the back of the box frame. Sand any rough edges and fix to the frame with PVA glue and flat head galvanised nails.
Step 4
Measure, mark and cut four pieces of picket to form the front frame of the planter box, using the mitre box to ensure ends are at 45 degrees. Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.
Step 5
Carefully assemble the four pieces of wood to form the front frame, fixing at each corner with jolt head nails and PVA glue. Allow glue to dry.
Step 6
Fill the box frame with potting mix and lightly compact.
Step 7
Measure, mark and cut a piece of weed mat to fit over the box frame, fixing along each edge with jolt head nails. Attach a piece
of chicken wire over this with galvanised staples, as shown. Trim off any excess chicken wire.
Step 8
Fit the front frame to the box, as shown, using jolt head nails.
Step 9
Carefully stir the Resene Waterborne Woodsman. Apply two coats to the wooden planter, allowing two hours for each coat to dry.
Step 10
Snip small holes through the weed mat and carefully plant the small succulents through these holes.