Last year, I posted about a
bird feeder that I had seen in a magazine. It had a planter in the roof that you could plant succulents in. I thought it looked really neat, and my dad made me one. I got it planted with a variety of plants and got it put up. There was only one small thing that I overlooked...it rains in Alabama, and it rains a lot. All of the dirt washed out of it, leaving behind some sad looking succulents. I knew that I needed to do something but I was stumped, that is until I had a revelation.
Back about 10 years or so ago Martha Stewart had a succulent wreath featured in a magazine. You used a wreath form ad had soil wrapped with sheet moss, poked holes through it and planted the succulents. So I decided to pack sheet moss around the plants and see if that helps. I probably still need to bring it in if it's going to be a lot of rain, but we'll see how it works.
Now I can pretend like I am Aiyana and grow lots of succulents!
Now I can pretend like I am Aiyana and grow lots of succulents!
8 comments:
Oh, I love moss. I hope your system works!
Bet this works.Looks good.
Isn't that clever! I love it. ;D
Hi Lythrum, you are on the right track I believe. I am wondering if there is a way to drill small holes on each side to allow the excess water to drain out without the soil escaping? Good luck, Martha! :-)
Frances
Actually my dad did put some drain holes in it, but I think when ir really pours it still washes over the sides. Thanks for the advice though. :) And thanks everyone for visiting ladies!
You'll probably do better with succulents than I do! It's just so hot and dry here that some of the succulents you are using in your bird feeder would just melt! That's why I stick mainly to cacti, Agave and a few of the hardier tough-leafed succulents.
Aiyana
I like this plan and planting! We do get heavy rains in the south! ...sometimes I imagine what a gentle rain might be like! gail
I've really enjoyed your blog and you've inspired me to try to create something with succulents. And I remember that episode of Martha too! Thanks!
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