Grow your Favorite Succulents in a Patio or Deck Planter

The best succulent containers are low maintenance, drought tolerant and stunning. Planting them is easy, with the right selection of plants and soil.

Best Succulent Containers

Growing succulents and planting them in interesting, funky, unique containers is one of the fastest growing ways of enjoying your garden, providing bright colours and interesting textures on a sun drenched patio.

Many gardeners only have a small garden or deck, so container gardening can add valuable gardening space.

Find out what’s the best container gardening soil.

I have so much fun finding rustic salvage to make into planters, making succulent crafts, a succulent topiary or succulent mosaic, or using unusual thrift store finds to plant these incredible plants in. ‘Trash into Treasure’ is my new motto.

Still looking for more ideas for which containers for succulents to use?

Get some great ideas on Organized Clutter

Organized Clutter has some great ideas…

Fortunately, I’m not alone in this addiction – many gardeners are obsessed with finding new ways to display their succulent collection.

We’re also in luck that most gardeners love to brag about their ideas and inspiration in finding those unique planters, pots, and containers – you won’t believe what some people plant their succulent collection into…

Succulent Planter Gallery

How do you contain your succulents? Share it! Do you have a crafty way to display your collection of succulent plants, Sedum, Sempervivum or other gorgeous Drought Smart Plants? Add your favorite planter to the Gallery for inspiration and ideas.

See other Succulent Planter ideas below…

…click on the links to get inspired…

Bouys and The tree of lost soles 

Bouys and The tree of lost soles 
I have turned beach trash into art. I have planted succulents in buoys and shoes found on the beach and decorated a dead tree. Drought Smart Plants …

Succulent Hose Baskets 

Succulent Hose Baskets 
I weave 50 foot garden hose into plant containers. They work beautifully for succulents! Shallow enough for lush arrangements, draining quickly while …

Succulent Hose Baskets 

Succulent Hose Baskets 
I weave 50 foot garden hose into plant containers. They work beautifully for succulents! Shallow enough for lush arrangements, draining quickly while …

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