Pots do not have to be the only container for storing plants at home. The Internet is full ofcreative compositionsin which they are replaced by glass jars or vases. In a few simple steps we show you how to prepare one of the many ways to create thisunique decoration
Before starting work, prepare the following items:
-glass vessel-jar ,bowl ,vase ,vase- the selection depends on the plant you plan to plant and the desired visual effect;
-seedling- succulents orsmall plantsare perfect for such small compositionspotted;
-gravel, pebblesfor drainage;
-activecarbon (optional).
How to make a garden in a glass vessel
Step 1: Select cookware
Depending on the place where the final garden will be, the size of the container should be selected. This isthe most important decision- you can use jars as well as large glass vases or vases to create a glass garden.
Regardless of the selected vessel, before starting work on the mini-garden, the glass should be thoroughly washed and dried, and the jars should be scrupulously cleaned of anyleftovers labelsorglue .
Step 2: First layer - drainage
QualityDrainage layer DrainageIt is best to use smallpebblesThanks to them, excess water will not flood the rootsplantedplants. The drainage height depends only ondepth vessels- two or three centimeters should be enough, however.
Step 3: Second layer - carbon
Even a small layer ofactive carbonwill help fight bacteria and fungi. For the sake of the planted plant, it is worth adding it to the vessel.
Step 4: Third layer - earth
The soilshould be selected specifically for the type of plant we intend to use in the glassvessel to plant . We pour out a fairly large layer so that we can put the plant in it without adding it.
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Step 5: Planting the plant
When taking it out of theof the shop floor pot , carefully brush off the soil from the roots. If the roots are too branchy, shorten them to a length that allows them to be covered with already poured soil. Then the plantgently plantas far as possible from the sides of the vessel.
Step 6: Adding Accessories and Watering
Optionally, after planting the plant, the soil can be decorated with, for example, thesame pebbles , which serve as drainage. The last step is watering the plant depending on its requirements. After cleaning the vessel from soil remnants, you will see a readydecorative mini-garden
