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Strawberry Pot Succulents

April 7, 2015 By Talya Tate Boerner 10 Comments

growing succulents in a strawberry pot

We’ve had a recent string of gorgeous days which has provided lots of gardening time. And once I get started…well, it’s an addiction. Check out this strawberry pot I found at the back of our property near the wood shed. I’m all about found objects.

Succulent Strawberry Pot

If you don’t already have a strawberry pot, I bet someone you know has one sitting around collecting water. I tend to believe that strawberry pots are one of those “good ideas at the time” sort of things. Why else would I find one in the woodshed? If you can’t score a free one, pick one up at your local garden or home improvement center. There are a variety of sizes and styles available on-line, too, from basic terracotta to hip and modern like this one at Crate and Barrel.

I decided to plant succulents in my strawberry pot. Succulents are easy to grow and come in lots of varieties and shades. Plus, many are perennial. I love the bright green color of this Japanese Stonecrop sedum as well as any blooming flower.

succulents

Japanese Stonecrop

 

Our schnauzers helped. This would be a great project for kids, too:)

dogs like to garden too

Annabelle removed all the tags while Lucy was in charge of sniffing and hiding the plastic containers around the yard like Easter eggs.

planting a strawberry pot

For a different look, I decided to place my strawberry pot on its side. This meant less holes to fill. I learned the hard way to partially bury the pot before beginning to plant. My pot rolled to the edge of the bed. Runaway pot. There’s a joke in there somewhere.

strawberry pot filled with succulents - how to

whoa there! runaway pot…

 

The best way to plant a strawberry pot is to add potting soil up to the first hole. Carefully thread the first plant into the hole (from the outside) and add more soil inside until the plant is secure. Add the next plant and repeat the process. Continue planting in tiers until each (visible) hole is filled. I planted a larger, trailing succulent on top, which turned out to be the side.

strawberry pot full of succulents

I love the way this sideways buried container has integrated immediately into our (barely planted) herb garden. Eventually, when the bed matures, the strawberry pot will look even more like a natural part of the landscape. Plus, the dogs can’t knock it over, so there’s that.

Happy gardening!

Grace Grits and Gardening

Farm. Food. Garden. Life.

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Comments

  1. Katharine says

    April 7, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Great post! I love your writing style so much.

    And you’ve given me an idea about what I could do with a partially broken, “found”, clay culvert liner. Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      April 8, 2015 at 8:37 am

      Thank you Katharine! I have a small broken chiminea I’m plotting to use in the garden. Can’t wait to see what you do.

      Reply
  2. Georgeanne says

    April 7, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    So jealous you found a strawberry pot just lying around! I’ve been on the hunt for (a free) one… no luck yet!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      April 8, 2015 at 8:38 am

      I know! That was a lucky find. I have several “found” pots I’ve moved around with me through the years.

      Reply
  3. She Rocks Fitness says

    April 8, 2015 at 8:55 am

    The weather has been so AMAZING! I am enjoying it as much as possible right now before that humidity comes in…Have a great day! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Ronda Chesser Porter says

    April 8, 2015 at 9:44 am

    I love succulents! Such a great idea.

    Reply
  5. Dorothy Johnson says

    April 8, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    I have one that I planted with mint. This year it’s going over on its side. I love that idea. Thanks.

    Reply
  6. Jennifer S. says

    April 10, 2015 at 9:22 am

    I love succulents! And I had no idea there was suck a thing as a strawberry pot! My garden illiteracy is showing again :S lol

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      April 11, 2015 at 7:02 am

      haha yes! Get yourself one:)

      Reply
  7. Deborah B. says

    October 2, 2015 at 9:28 am

    Well, that’s a quite good idea! Using a strawberry pot is very clever and it looks gorgeous.My sister will love this too. Great photos and thank you for sharing!

    Reply

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