Creative Plant Containers

Floral designer Ardith Beveridge shares some creative tips for decorating plant containers.

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	Figure B

• Put some plants in the drawers of an old jewelry chest (figure A). Be sure to put down a plastic liner first.

• A teapot is another great idea. Place a small plant in the teapot and cover it with moss (figure B). This makes for a great display in your home or even a gift.

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Along those same lines, you can put a plant in a mug (figure C).

A quick idea for a table decoration is to take an existing plant in your home and put it in a cookie jar (figure D). Place something in the bottom to prop it up to the brim if it is not tall enough on its own.

Use compotes that work well for displaying plants. Various sizes, shapes and colors make for a unique centerpiece or accessory.

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Metal is also a great decorative tool (figure E), but be sure to line it with plastic beforehand.

Place rocks from your backyard in the bottom of a tall pot or container to bring the plant up to the right height (figure F). You could also use a tin can as the container.

Reverse proportion is fun way to put together a display or centerpiece. A good example of this technique is selecting a small plant to go inside a tall container (figure G). It makes for an interesting look or conversation piece.

Wrap a plant in moss to conceal the dirt (figure H) when creating display with a large glass container.

Resources
Floral Designing Through the Seasons
This is one in a 12-volume series of videotapes.
Floral Communications Group, Inc.
13200 Lincoln St., N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55434
Toll-free: 888-757-5776
Website: www.floralcommunications.com

Designing With Fresh Flowers
This is one in a 12-volume series of videotapes.
Floral Communications Group, Inc.
13200 Lincoln St., N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55434
Toll-free: 888-757-5776
Website: www.floralcommunications.com
Guests
Ardith Beveridge
Floral Designer and Teacher / Director, Koehler & Dramm
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-362-3102
E-mail: Abeveridge@koehlerdramm.com
Website: www.koehlerdramm.com
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