One of the nicest things about air plants is that they require no soil, so there's no need for an ordinary planter. Display options can be as creative as you want, and air-dry clay is the perfect material for this job. It's super easy to work with and is forgiving of mistakes — ...
Materials Terracotta pots Craft paint Plants Rubber bands Painter's tape Instructions The Spruce / Caylin Harris Make a Plan As tempting as it is to go into this project with a childish sense of wonder, it’s not the best way. We promise. You’ll want to pull some inspiration, figure o...
They need to be cleaned and sterilized at the end of each season to keep from spreading these absorbed particles to new plants and to rid the threat of spreading fungus or mold which can infect new plants and damage the pots themselves. Cleaning clay pots is easier than you might think whe...
The cacti you see above is made using polymer clay and not paper or felt! Add small details to your cactus using clay tools and this tutorial. 13. Chinese Money Plant Cut out dissimilar circles out of a green paper and carefully create the veins from the center using paint. Hot glue the...
the colors stand in stark contrast to other planters and garden statues. One way of solving this problem is to paint the plastic planters using multiple colors creating an antique look. The result is a plastic planter that blends well into the outdoor décor and closely resembles clay pots. ...
Coiled pots are constructed by gradually stacking and joining coils of clay one on top of the other. The coils can be left visible or can be smoothed away depending on your desired aesthetic end result. It is important that the coils join well during construction to avoid cracking or s...
Don’t grow carrots where you grew potatoes, beets, parsnips, celery, eggplants, tomatoes, or peppers the year before. It is best to plant directly in the garden where they will grow. Carrots started in small pots or trays can be difficult to transplant; root damage at transplanting time ...
Rain garden: for homeowners with wet yards, filled with water-loving plants to reduce flooding Sensory garden: build a garden to tickle your senses, appealing to sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound Native plant garden: a garden that’s typically full of low-maintenance plants that attract ...
To avoid root diseases, add organic amendments to clay soil. Remove and destroy infected plants. Crop rotation is important; avoid planting cabbage family crops in the same place from one year to the next. Napa Chinese cabbage Michihili cabbage...
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