Introduction
We'll show you how to make this centerpiece-worthy wood log planter. It's perfect for succulents and will surely add charm to your container gardens or patio table.A Real Wooden Log Planter
If you have a pile of logs sitting in your yard for firewood or various other tasks, this project is for you! This shallow wood log planter is perfect for succulents or other small plants and makes an impressive outdoor display. It’s made from a real wooden log and hollowed out with a drill press/hole saw combo and chisel. Best of all, this project is inexpensive can be finished in an afternoon or less, making it one of our favorite wood log projects.
How to hollow out a log
To begin, select a log to your liking. We chose a log that had some character to it with a bit of moss and discoloration. The important factor here is that it is dry and not wet in the middle.
Next, there are a variety of methods to choose from in order to hollow out the wood log. Here are a couple of options to choose from: using a chainsaw to carve out the middle or using a Forstner bit in a drill to make holes and then carving the edges out with a chisel. However, we chose to use a 3-in. diameter hole saw in a drill press to carve out the middle of our log planter because we used hardwood.
