Understanding Budget-friendly succulents tips is essential for any plant enthusiast. Whether you're a beginner or experienced gardener, mastering these fundamentals will help your plants thrive.
I’ve made my share of succulent planters…a couple as gifts ( simple succulent planter, strawberry pot succulent planter) and one for myself. Yet the allure to add more of these pretty plants to my home is never ending. What has deterred me from buying them is the cost. Usually they come in a small one plant container ranging anywhere from $2- $5. By the time you get enough plants for a good looking planter the cost adds up. Not to forget the fact that you need an interesting container too. So lately I’ve been on the look out for ways to get my hands on succulents for cheap.
Here’s tip #1; Clearance Section Scour the succulent clearance section at your garden center. Not only do you find $1 plants but also full size planters that might be missing a plant or two. Yes the plants do look tired and wary but as any seasoned gardener will tell you these can be nursed backed to health in no time. This planter was marked down from $15 to $5 at Lowes the other day. For more information, check out our guide on Succulents Guide 2026: Your Year of Green Joy.
Tips for Growing Healthy Succulents /I'm asked quite frequently on Instagram to share tips for growing succulents, so I decided it would be a good idea to share them here as well. Let me start off by saying, I consider myself a succulent enthusiast, but I am by no means an expert. (Feel free to correct me anytime!) That being said, I do have a lot of plants and they are all very healthy, so I'd love to share with you what has worked for me.
I've found that there are three main factors to consider when growing succulents: Soil + Water + Sunlight 1. Soil What kind of soil should I plant my succulents in? Succulents love well draining soil. I've been buying a Palm & Cactus mix from Lowes for sometime now and it has been great. In the dryer summer months, I've found that my soil drys a little too quickly. If you feel like your soil is just not retaining water long enough, you can mix your cactus soil with a bit of regular potting soil to increase the water retention to your liking. Sometimes, I like to keep my plants in containers wi. For more information, check out our guide on Beginner Succulent Care: Your Easy Guide.
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