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HOw to | Garden | low-maintenance planter
low-maintenance planter

Succulent plants thrive in high heat with little water, making them perfect for low-maintenance container gardens. Here’s how to plant your own container of succulents.

Tools + Materials

• container
• drill and bits (optional)
• gravel
• potting soil, quick-draining (If you can find it, use potting soil specifically for succulents.)
• multiple succulent plants
• additional gravel to use as mulch (optional)

1. Select a container that has drainage holes or drill holes in the bottom so water can freely drain out. Spread a 2-inch layer of gravel in the bottom of your container to speed drainage.

2. Fill the remaining space in the container with a quick-draining potting soil.

3. Plant succulents tightly in the container. They’re slow-growing plants so pack them close together from the start. To maintain, make sure the top inch of soil dries out before watering. Don’t fertilize. Succulents thrive on neglect and nutrient-poor soil. If desired, add a top layer of gravel as mulch.

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