Want to make a grand impression?
Fill charming vessels with branches and blooms.
Plant High-Spirited Amaryllis
Amaryllis flowers are a cheery sign of the season.
Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Produced By: MARK THOMPSON
“Nestle each bulb into the rocks so its base is just touching the water,” he says.
“Once it starts blooming, tuck in greenery clippings around it.”
it’s possible for you to use a variety of trees, cut or rooted in pots.
Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Produced By: MARK THOMPSON
To curate a glitzier look, decorate with your favorite baubles.
Create Tabletop Tidings with Topiaries
Turn your every-day plants into a festive display.
Here, the garden expert used an assortment oftopiariesto create the appearance of one large arrangement.
Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Produced By: MARK THOMPSON
Change the ribbon seasonally or to suit your home’s color palette."
“Water once a week by carrying the whole container to the sink and removing the moss.
Take out the individual pots to water, and then let plants drain before reassembling,” says Thompson.
Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Produced By: MARK THOMPSON
Forage for Your Front Porch Finery
Grab your clippers, and take a walk around the yard.
The idea can be executed in any size pot or urn that best suits your space.
“Start with a big, branchy center using pine andmagnolia leaves.
Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Produced By: MARK THOMPSON
Then layer in deciduous holly branches at the top and American holly at the bottom, he says.
take a stab at keep the layers separated a little to let each shine.
“Or use it indoors to elevate an entry table or sideboard.
Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Produced By: MARK THOMPSON
A mixture of evergreen clippings pressed into the soil around the edges softens the lookplus it smells good.
Aneye-catching centerpiececan also be created in a large footed bowl and kept indoors.
For extra flair, embellish the top with a longvelvet ribbon.
Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Produced By: MARK THOMPSON
