DIY Fall Crafting and Succulent Planting

These mini projects are a fun, easy way to bring some DIY fall flare into your space. Start crafting with succulents today!

Succulents planted in pumpkin, with bag of potting mix and bottle of plant food

3 Easy DIY Crafts for Fall

It's fall, y'all! There's nothing better than bright orange leaves, cool weather, bonfires, pumpkin patches, and, most importantly, fall decor! To celebrate the season, we have put together a list of three fall-inspired crafts for you and your loved ones to create. These mini-projects are a fun, easy way to bring some DIY fall flare into your space. Trust us, your kids will get a kick out of 'em! So, grab some warm apple cider and your favorite succulents and let's get started.

1) Mini Succulents in Clay Pots

succulents in pots

Looking for a craft that's simple and quick? We got you covered. You can easily make 1, 10, or 100s of these mini clay pots to decorate your home or give as a fall party favor.

What you need:

Start by painting your favorite part of fall right on the pot, whether it is a ghost, pumpkin, or turkey. Once your painting is dry, plant your succulents using Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix and then put them on display. Don't forget to feed your succulents every 2 weeks with Miracle-Gro® Succulent Plant Food.

For more information on caring for succulents, please check out our guide on how to grow succulents!

2) Terrarium Cauldron

succulents in containers

If you have extra Halloween-themed containers around the house or a quick dollar store trip is in your future, these are great to turn into ghoul-worthy planters.

What you need:

After you drill a couple holes into the bottom for drainage, fill your container with Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix. This premium soil is created to help your favorite succulents grow strong with fast-draining technology and plant-loving ingredients like sphagnum peat moss, forest products, and fertilizer. Plant your succulents, water and don't forget to feed your succulents every 2 weeks with Miracle-Gro® Succulent Plant Food. You can also place mini pumpkins, tombstones, creepy trees, skeletons, and more around your succulents to give the terrarium an extra layer of fun!

3) Succulent Pumpkin Planter

succulent in pumpkin

Did you know that pumpkins can make beautiful, eco-friendly planters? Well, now ya do! This decoration makes a great addition to any table or front porch.

What you need:

After selecting your perfect pumpkin, wipe it off to remove any dirt. Cut the top of the pumpkin and hollow it out with a pumpkin scooper. Once cleared, fill the pumpkin with Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix and plant your live succulents. Make this planter a tasteful piece of decor with a variety of succulents in all shapes, sizes, or colors, or go the kid-friendly route by painting a silly face on the pumpkin and planting succulents that look like crazy hair. Don't forget to feed your succulents every 2 weeks with Miracle-Gro® Succulent Plant Food.

After the Halloween costumes are packed up and the leftover candy slowly disappears (except for those Necco Wafers and Circus Peanuts that will remain in your pantry for a few more months), remember you now have some beautiful succulents that can be transplanted out of of your pumpkin or ghost pot with the help of Miracle-Gro® products to enjoy all year long.