DIY Succulents

This is officially my first DIY ("do it yourself") project!!! I have found that you can easily spend $20+ on beautiful arranged potted plants, but I wanted to see if I make these  by myself using cheaper supplies and using plants that are hard to kill! And heck- an activity that my boyfriend would enjoy, while letting our creative juices flow!

First, we went to the local nursery to buy succulent plants. These are water-retaining plants adapted to arid climates or soil conditions. Succulent plants store water in their leaves, stems, and also in roots. And most importantly, these plants survive in unfavorable periods.  We spent $30 on 9 plants.

In order to keep cost low we went to the local Thrift Store to buy our containers. 3 glass containers  for $4.  Next, we had to grab a few other things from Lowe's so we headed there for potting soil (Specifically for cactus!)- $4. We also got some moss- $4.  Luckily, we used sand and decorative rocks from the yard- Free! Totaling  $38 for three potted plant designs!  

When we got home, we got straight to work! A layer of sand, layer of soil, then added the plants (making sure to loosen the roots), more soil to secure the plants, and top with moss and rocks. Don't forget to mix in your creativity!!!