“Succulents are great because they are efficient at water storage.” This is Dara and Kaia’s step-by-step process for making DIY succulents in used corks: 1. Drink FFW wines (adults that is!) and save your corks.
Similarly, how do you plant a cork succulent?
Drill Wine Cork for Planting
Before you drill your hole, take a look at the cork, and decide which end you want to make be “up” — that is where you will drill the hole and “plant” the succulents. Whether you use a drill, an Exacto knife or a corkscrew, go slowly and take care.
Beside this, how do you hollow out a cork?
For tools, you will need a hot glue gun, a paring knife, and a screwdriver.
- Start by pushing a hole in the top of the cork with your screwdriver.
- Using your knife, hollow out the hole you started–only go about halfway down the cork.
- Glue a magnet to the backside of the cork.
- Fill the cork with soil.
How do you make cork pots?
What crafts can you make with wine corks?
DIY Wine Cork Craft Ideas
- Drink Coaster. Made from sliced wine corks, these coasters make a great option for re-using your left over corks. …
- Bottle Stopper. …
- Bird House. …
- Cork-board/Message Board. …
- Photo Clip. …
- Wall Art. …
- Decorative Cork Balls. …
- Candle Votives.
How do you make a hole in a wine cork?
Create a vertical hole by stacking two nails through the cork. Make sure you do the hammer and nail part before you drink too much wine. Difficulty Level: No problem after a bottle of wine.
How do you make an air plant cork magnet?
STEPS
- Cut a hole at the top of the cork big enough and deep enough to snuggly fit a small air plant. Shake out excess cork.
- Wrap a small piece of washi tape about 1/2 inch up from the bottom of the cork. …
- Glue a round magnet to the cork. …
- Place an air plant in the hole at the top of the cork and display.
Can you use corks as mulch?
Wine corks are an excellent mulch for potted plants or small beds. Cork is a natural product, so it will break down over time and it is a natural anti-microbial, so it should resist mold growth. Like other mulch, the cork will help hold in moisture and will add a little flair to your pots and beds.
Can I use corks as drainage?
The Love Your Garden presenter explained: ‘Use wine corks instead of buying pot feet for containers. By elevating your pot you’re creating a gap between the container and the patio allowing the pot to drain effectively and preventing the soil from getting waterlogged. ‘
Is cork good for soil?
Organic wine corks (never use plastic or silicone corks) make excellent moisture-retaining mulch, ideal for container planting and small-scale gardens. … As we all know, cork will float. Apply a 2- to 4-inch thick layer of organic corks to your potted outdoor plants, covering the exposed soil.
