Window Boxes Materials (for indoor window box approximately 24" in length):
window box without drainage holes or a tray beneath to catch water
potting soil
trowel
broken clay pot or small pebbles for drainage
two to three 6" miniature roses
approximately four 4" trailing ivies or pothos
Steps:
- Break up a clay pot or lay small pebbles in the bottom of the window box to ensure good drainage. Fill half way with potting soil.
- Loosen the root balls and plant miniature roses first, and then add the trailing green ivies or pothos at edges. Fill in with additional potting soil and place in desired window.
50/50s
Combine miniature roses, green plants and cut flowers to make versatile centerpieces for the dining or coffee table.
Materials (for 8" basket or other container):
basket - lined with plastic or plastic saucers for each individual plant
two 4" miniature roses
one 4" green plant (ivy, pothos or fern work well)
small vase (to slip into basket with plants)
small handful of cut flowers
green sphagnum moss
decorative wired ribbon (optional)
Steps:
- Line basket with plastic or individual saucers and place plants in.
- Fill vase with flowers and insert into basket. Cover edges of plant rims and vase with moss.
- Add decorative ribbon and place in desired location.
Contemporary Terrarium
Materials:
clear, heavy/thick glass vase (with 8" opening)
decorative rocks (enough to fill half the vase)
one 4" rose plant
potting soil
Steps:
- Carefully fill vase halfway with rocks, leaving four aside. Add one cup of potting soil on top.
- Remove miniature rose from pot, loosen the root ball and slip it inside the vase on top of the soil.
- Carefully add more soil around sides and top of plant. Place leftover rocks on top of plant and between vase and dirt for added decoration.
Tips:
- Although relatively easy to care for, miniature roses do not like being too wet or too dry.
- Keep the soil damp, but not water logged.
- Miniature roses prefer a sunny location.
- Pinch-off faded blooms to encourage new growth.
Resources general information about decorating with fresh or dried flowers
Nurserymen's Exchange, Inc.
Website:
www.bloomrite.com Guests Jill Slater
Floral Designer
California Cut Flower Commission and the Flower Promotion Organization
Atherton, CA
E-mail:
jslater@pacbell.net or
E-mail:
sjsslater@yahoo.com
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