DIY Succulent Centerpiece – Add Rustic Charm to an Outdoor Table

Create a succulent centerpiece with these step-by-step instructions. Add rustic charm to any outdoor party or wedding, plus get other creative ideas for decorating your outdoor space with plants and flowers.

The Outdoor Extravaganza is finally here! I started this series 6 years ago as motivation to get our yard summer-ready. Now, I look forward to it each and every May.

I’ve invited many bloggers to join me over the years. We’ve tackled all kinds of fun and creative outdoor projects. Catch up on some of my favourites, as well as posts from Outdoor Extravaganza 2017.

This time around it’s a much bigger group participating, which means even more outdoor projects! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing ideas for Plants & Flowers, Outdoor Decorating & Entertaining, as well as Paint & Build-it projects. I’m certain you’ll be inspired.

Succulent Centerpiece Table Decor

Instead, for today, I decided to share a succulent centerpiece (or planter) you can make to decorate your outdoor table. I know, another succulent project, surprise, surprise… When will I stop?

You can blame Pinterest for this one. I spotted something similar last year, but never got around to making it. These garden themed centerpieces seem to draw me in.

Over the weekend, we were on a nature walk (boy, the weather was nice), and I spotted just the right log. It inspired me to finally make my own version of a succulent centerpiece.

I love the combination of weathered wood along with various plants in shades of blue and green, as well as purple. Some of the succulents are from last year’s garden and a few are new. I like those projects that end up costing very little.

Succulents require minimal water, making them a good plant for this type of application. If you’re putting together your own log and succulent centerpieces for an outdoor party or wedding, they can made ahead of time. Plus, you won’t have to worry about them wilting or drying out on a hot, sunny day.

Using the drill with spade bit attached (wearing safety glasses, of course), drill holes about 1½” deep. (You don’t have to worry about drainage holes since you’ll be watering them sparsely.)

Once finished, tip log over to remove debris and fill each hole with a bit of moss, followed by a little well-draining soil.

Remove succulents from containers and gently brush away some of the soil from the roots. You may need to break roots off, too, until you’re left with a small amount that can be placed into the hole.

Top the roots with some extra soil if necessary being careful not to bury the plants. Gently press in place.

For mine, I mixed smaller succulents with trailing ones in most of the holes. I only used one prominent plant. Grouping in 3’s works well. Play around with an arrangement you’re happy with. It’s easy to move them around until you get just the right look.

Brush away the excess soil (an old paint brush works well). Use the spray bottle to gently water the soil and mist the plants.

Note: Do not bring these succulent centerpieces for tables inside unless the logs have been treated for insects. You don’t want any pesky surprises!

For another project idea using logs, check out my country garden party table centerpieces. I also love this succulent wreath by Today’s Creative Life. Lovely ideas for small backyard weddings or gatherings!

Come back next Thursday, May 17th to see our Outdoor Decorating & Entertaining projects.

Sending out my best wishes for a lovely Mother’s Day. I’d love for you to stop by my afternoon tea and help yourself to a treat ;)

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