Succulents–those chubby, rubbery plants originally hailing from arid climes–are my go-to plants when I want to fill a space with texture, not have to worry about their maintenance and, I’ll admit it, add a bit of humour.
Maybe it’s their otherworldly shapes and colours. When succulents are planted in unlikely places, their oddness stands out even more, delightfully.
Here are 5 of my favourite ways to have fun with succulents.
I saw this live roof dog house at a local garden centre. I love the idea though I don’t think it would survive an Ontario winter. But, if you’re flush with cash, you could create a new roof every spring.
For a little irony in the garden, just plant succulents, those desert denizens, in the basin of a water fountain.
Planting succulents in a bird bath is equally funny. Maybe not so much for the birds.
This container would’ve looked amazing if the homeowner had simply planted a few succulents in the container the conventional way but the succulent-covered sphere takes this arrangement to a whole new level.
Every summer, I create a new ‘hairdo’ for this container–one of my favourites. Succulents always seem to work best, whether I’m aiming for an elegant updo or funky dreds or both.
Ministry of the fence 
that head looks awesome !!!
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Thanks! The container is one of my favourites. There are many happy memories attached to it.
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it’s just awesome !
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Wonderful ‘live’ roof – handsome. 🙂
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