One way to create a vertical garden is to plant some succulents in a frame. Such living succulent frames can look like a great work of art. And today, we would like to give you several tips on how to make some such frames that can beautify your yard, balcony or even your home.
Succulents grow slowly and require a little amount of water, which makes them perfect choice for vertical gardens. Their rich hues and textures can instantly draw the attention which means that such living succulent frames can become focal points. So, how about you try to make some. Get a cheap picture frame and free succulents from your garden, most often some smaller ones. Choose several different succulents and thus create a palette of three to four colors. Create a pattern that you like the best and maybe even add one large succulent that will be the focal point of your picture. Here are several living picture frames that you can find as an inspiration of how to make one in your free time. Enjoy!
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Living Succulent Frames
These living succulent frames definitely look like a great work of art and we are sure that you will agree with this. The possibilities are quite versatile and you can create any pattern you like. Opt for succulents that grow small, such as Echeverias and Sedums, because they won’t over grow the small space. And if you add a single bigger succulent, opt for an Aeonium. This succulent will for sure outgrow the picture, but you can always pull it out and add something else later on. Also, besides succulents, your work of art can include some tea pot and cup, like the one below.
You can be as creative as you want and can add anything you like in your succulent frame. The one below, features succulents, moss and some driftwood.
The above living succulent pictures are just some of the many possible ways of how to make one such great work of art. Tell us in the comments which one of them did you like the best and do not hesitate to make one such frame too. Thank you for reading and don’t forget to stay up to date with the content of Top Dreamer to find many other great garden decoration ideas.