Furniture Design Ideas

Bring life back to an old picture frame by creating planting pockets and filling them with strawberry plants. The picture changes as the plants grow, while flowers and fruit add extra interest and color. TIME IT RIGHT Create the planting pockets at any time of year, but early to mid-spring is best for planting up […]

You can buy ceramic or clear glass aeriums and terrariums specifically designed for displaying air plants. Simply fill the base with a little sand or gravel for the air plant to set in, or wire on or glue the plants in place with silicone rubber sealant.   Wicker balls also make effective hanging globes. Attach […]

Versatile, fun, and quirky, air plants don’t need any soil to grow in and as such are perfect for growing in unusual decorative features, like this stylish and contemporary living chandelier. TIME IT RIGHT Plant your chandelier at any time of the year if you are keeping it inside. Air plants aren’t frost hardy, but […]

Turn your plants on their heads by growing them upside down in a lampshade. It may look quirky, but some vegetables thrive on this method, and it’s ideal if you have limited space to grow things. . TIME IT RIGHT Young, small plants or seedlings are easier to plant in early to mid-spring. Depending on […]

Only have a balcony as your garden space? These no-sew, easy-to-make saddlebag planters will give you lots of planting space for flowers, herbs, and edibles, and they look stylish and colorful, too. tape measure metal rivet kit for fabrics, with post long enough to penetrate several layers of the oilcloth hammer plastic-coated images in attractive […]

  To water your kokedama plant, fill a bucket or bowl with water and fully immerse the moss ball for 3-5 minutes.   Remove the ball and gently squeeze out excess water, then leave it to drain over a sink or bowl before rehanging.  

Meaning “moss” (koke) and “ball” (dama), kokedama is a Japanese art form that offers a whole new way of displaying house plants. It’s intriguing, tranquil, and thoroughly enjoyable to put together. TIME IT RIGHT Plants should last 1-2 years and can be kept small by pruning. If roots start to show through, it’s time to […]

7 Use carpet moss as your “grass” and cover hills and fields, leaving spaces for plants. To make a scarecrow, use a twig for the body, glue two twigs at one end for the legs, then glue another twig horizontally to make the arms. Lay the scarecrow on scraps of material and cut around to […]

This little container garden means you can enjoy a water feature in the smallest of spaces. Ask your aquatics supplier for advice on plants suitable for smaller containers and shallow depths of water. TIME IT RIGHT Best to plant in growing season during spring and summer. Plants will last 1-2 years before needing to be […]

Instant bonsai is all about creating a natural miniature landscape using moss and readily available plants. Delicate but bold, it makes a dynamic impact. TIME IT RIGHT Early spring is the best time to pot your plant, not when the plant is dormant in winter. You can choose evergreen or deciduous sapling trees, shrubs, or […]