Pots And Planters
Group a variety of plants and textures in an English-style planter with lion's heads on each side. Put mulch in the bottom, and then set the plants inside in their plastic containers (this makes it easy to change ... [... more]
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Vacation Plant Watering
Water plants when on vacation by placing a bowl of water near the potted plant . Tuck thick cotton cord or a strip of cotton fabric into the bowl and the soil. In time, the cord/fabric will absorb water and carry it ... [... more]
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Using Greenery
Soak two large foam blocks in water and place upright in the bag. Lay the bag down with the holes up and start inserting large pieces of greenery through the holes and into the foam. Start on the ends and work your ... [... more]
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Door Wreaths
When the warm weather arrives, vibrant silk flowers on a twig wreath last until fall when seasonal foliage and gourds are used. Then the cycle begins all over again! ... [... more]
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A Fresh Flower Garland
Place one bunch halfway over the last bunch, and wire on at the stems with 22-gauge paddlewire. Wrap the wire a couple of times and pull it tight, as shown. Then, move on to the next one. ... [... more]
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Easy Arrangements
You don't need a green thumb to give your home a fresh, floral flair. Mary Emmerling has some unique ideas for incorporating easy flower arrangements into your home--even if you don't have a green thumb! ... [... more]
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Preserving Leaves
Cut stems of leaves at an angle and place into the vase (figure A). Leave them for two weeks. The leaves will soak up the glycerin, leaving them preserved , supple and fresh looking. ... [... more]
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Floral Frogs
Use a forstner drill bit to make a one-inch hole in a piece of driftwood for a small glass container holding a floral frog. Put the container in place and add water /flower stems as desired (figure A). Use the same ... [... more]
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Plant Theaters
2. Place a second piece of beadboard over the front opening and use a pencil to draw a curtain shape on the back of it (figure A). Cut the curtain shapes out with a jigsaw and nail them in place. ... [... more]
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Indoor Plant Tips
Use pothos for decoration by placing several clippings in water. In a few weeks , individual plants will begin to increase and become full-grown within six months . ... [... more]
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Flower Spray
Use floral spray to add color to an arrangement of white or faded fresh flowers to coordinate them with your decor (figure A). ... [... more]
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Pressed Flowers
Press flowers in a phone book, then place a brick on top. Let the flowers sit in the phone book for at least a week or until they are dry. Another option is to use a professional leaf and flower press, and place ... [... more]
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