Succulents have been enjoying a resurgence of popularity in the last few years, and the appeal is clear to see. They are stunningly textural, offer interesting foliage and flower colors and are amazingly easy to grow. Gardeners in warm climates grow them everywhere, those in hot climates tuck them into some shade, and succulent lovers in cold climates can enjoy them inside all year. But gardeners everywhere can enjoy them in pots and containers, and here are some that will get your creative synapses sparking.

Start with something simple yet striking: a small vivid blue pot planted with hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum). This tiny planter can grace your patio table, an inside window or a deck ledge. Water it once every ten days in the spring and summer, then start to cut back to once a month later in the fall and winter. Finish it off with tiny gravel for a perfect potted accessory.

Talk about a plant trend—every trade show, flower and garden show and nursery I’ve been to in the last two years has featured these vertical planted frames! You can purchase these pre-made, or get handy and do it yourself. Get a frame and insert chicken wire in between the frame itself and the backing, and plant in the cells created.  Wait a couple of weeks for the succulents to root before hanging it up.

Steel containers of any variety are also a huge garden trend, and the contemporary, modern vibe pairs perfectly with succulents. These planters are actually fashioned from recycled plough discs—if you’re lucky enough to have a cool salvage yard nearby, take a trip and see what you can find! You can also contract a steel worker to fabricate these for you, but be sure to include great drainage! Succulents will not be happy in soggy soil, even in full sun.

Similar to the plough discs, this old rusty half pipe becomes the perfect home for a bevy of textural plants. This combination is at once coolly industrial and  colorfully artistic. I can just picture it running down the center of a dining room table, perhaps outfitted with some tealights for ambience. With this planter, it won’t be easy to add drainage holes if you want it on your inside table, so add a solid layer of gravel at the bottom before planting. Then water sparingly to avoid rotting, and you’re good to go!