Bloem Create a DIY Succulent Planter Kit

When planting or repotting succulents, fill a bowl of your choice with potting mix. You can use a special soil mix for succulents, or create your own by mixing potting soil with sand to make it more porous. (Remember: Succulents don't like wet roots.)

Remove the plant from its nursery pot by turning it upside down in your hand and pulling off the pot. Then set the plant into the center of the bowl or the container of your choice. Some succulents, like agave, have sharp edges so wear gloves. To create a succulent arrangement, start with a single plant — usually the largest or most colorful one.

Next, plant around the edges of the bowl or succulent planter. Use a mix of succulents for texture and color. Don't worry about planting too close because they can tolerate being close together. You want them to have a lush, crowded look.

Fill in any gaps with soil mix, tamping lightly. Finish off with a topper of gravel, aquarium stones or some other ornamental material.

Use a watering can with a narrow spout so you can direct the stream into the soil rather than on the foliage. The root systems of succulents are very good at providing moisture for the plants, so be careful not to overwater.