Rain Gutter Succulent Planter

Use caulk to seal the gap between the gutter and the end cap.

Rain gutter succulent planter.

The best garden gutter plants are those with spreading roots instead of those that continue to grow downward. Succulents table planter a rain gutter can also be used to create a wonderful outdoor centerpiece complete with succulents and candles. Overall a pretty simple project that doesn t require many tools is very inexpensive to make and can be used for flowers herbs succulents or whatever you love most. Drill holes all along the bottom to allow for proper drainage.

Besides the plants already mentioned you can try. However this design does not fit best with edible garden. Rain gutters can also be used as tabletop centerpieces for both indoors and outdoors. Along with the wall where the paint has chipped off it gives off an impression of a historical rural house.

Grow succulents or other suitable plants in them and decorate with candles. Repeat threading up through the bottom hole and out through the side hole on the next two left gutter sections. We found the idea here. 10 ft vinyl gutter but i only used about 6 feet of it 3 sets vinyl gutter end caps.

Apr 10 2013 explore linda lou s board rain gutter gardens on pinterest. Once the caulk is dry and the gutter is attached to the wall fill it with well draining soil. What to plant in gutter gardens. See more ideas about gutter garden rain gutters gutter.

1 4 inch natural fiber rope it comes in 50 feet rolls which is plenty. Cut the rain gutter down to the size you d like it then place an end cap on each end. Tie a knot at one end of the 10 foot rope. Succulent plants generally have spreading roots and grow perfectly in shallow containers such as a portion of gutter.

You ll want to add handles so you can take it inside during inclement weather.