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Make a vertical succulent frame
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Succulents are hardy, colourful and drought-tolerant; the ultimate plant for a dry garden. Sophie enjoys growing them in “all sorts of containers: old bathtubs, bedsteads, tea pots, pram – even an old pair of boots”. Because they're so picture-perfect, she decided they were worth framing, and created a succulent display to hang on a wall. • Here's how to make the succulent frame: • Remove the picture from your frame, and paint it with waterproof • paint if desired • Cut the wire netting to size, allowing enough on the edges to • easily attach it to the frame • Staple the netting to the frame, pulling it taught • Cut the timber to size; you want it to form a three-sided box on the • back of the frame • Pre-drill the holes for the screws then assemble the box before • attaching it to the picture frame (making sure the open side sits at • the top). You will need longer screws to attach the box to the • frame • Screw the backing plate in place. • Temporarily plug the top of the box. The top will eventually need • to be open to allow the plants to be watered from above but, while • you are planting out, this side needs to be filled; Sophie uses a • rolled-up newspaper to fill the gap. • Lie the box frame-side up and fill the front with potting mix, • pouring it through the wire mesh and tapping it down to settle in • the corners • Remove any dead leaves from root divisions or cuttings • Plant the cuttings and divisions through the wire into the potting • mix. Sophie uses a dibber to make a hole first to avoid damaging • the delicate stems. You may need to cut the wire in a few places • to fit in larger cuttings • It doesn’t matter where you start, but Sophie likes to put plants • that drape at the bottom and sides so they will hang nicely over • the frame. • Water them in and lie the box flat for 4 to 8 weeks to allow roots • to form. Once roots have developed, the picture can be hung on a • courtyard wall, on a shed or a fence. • To hang your picture, you'll need to screw some strong wire on the • back. Sophie used an old coat-hanger. • Give them a little water in hot weather and you'll be rewarded with • a succulent masterpiece. • • Watch Gardening Australia on ABC iview: http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/gard... • • SUBSCRIBE: http://ab.co/GardeningYouTube • • About Gardening Australia: • Gardening Australia is an ABC TV program providing gardening know-how and inspiration. Presented by Australia's leading horticultural experts, Gardening Australia is a valuable resource to all gardeners through the television program, the magazine, books, DVDs and extensive online content. • • Connect with other Gardening Australia fans: • Like Gardening Australia on Facebook: / gardeningaustralia • Follow Gardening Australia on Instagram: / gardeningaustralia • Visit the Gardening Australia website: http://www.abc.net.au/gardening • • This is an official Australian Broadcasting Corporation YouTube channel. • ******** • Contributions may be removed if they violate ABC's Online Conditions of Use http://www.abc.net.au/conditions.htm (Section 3).
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