Make A Unique Succulent Ball For Your Garden With A Simple DIY

Who doesn't want a quirky garden piece to get people talking? And making a succulent ball isn't just a fun project for the weekend, it's a really clever way to turn basic terracotta planters into a head-turning centerpiece for your yard. Plus, you should switch to terracotta planters if you want to say goodbye to plant pests because these pots allow better airflow, which helps prevent the soggy and damp soil that those dreaded bugs love. In order to create this amazing spherical sculpture for your garden, all you have to do is attach small terracotta pots together into a globe-shape and plant succulents into each one.

How to care for succulents both inside and outside your home starts with the understanding that they need lots of bright and indirect light. With this in mind, make sure you put your succulent ball in a spot where it's going to get at least six hours of sun. Remember that these plants like to dry out completely between waterings, so even in the hotter months, you should resist the urge to give them a daily drink, as they'll be happier without it. Many succulents will be good in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 11. They're generally low-maintenance plants, which makes them ideal for outdoor projects like this.

Here's the DIY in more detail: either buy or repurpose several small to medium terracotta pots (keep them the same size if possible), lay them on their sides in a circle and glue or stick them together with fast-acting liquid nails, silicon, or industrial-strength glue. Keep layering more pots on top, following the line of the circle, and glue them into place. Continue to do this carefully, until you have created a half egg shape made of stacked planters. Do the same again, and then stack the two halves on top of each other like an Easter egg. If you want to customize the look to match your decor you could paint the pots in advance, or add small embellishments like mosaic tiles or outdoor-safe gems to the pots once they're assembled.

Then, simply fill each pot with a cactus mix and gently press your succulent into place. Finally, make sure you clean dusty succulent leaves to make them shine and keep your work of art looking fresh for as long as possible. With a little patience and care, your DIY succulent ball is going to become the kind of garden statement piece that your neighbors will envy. If only they knew how easy it was!