Instead of glass, these terra cotta clay pots are a beautiful vessel for your tabletop garden. Simply “weather” them with a little white paint to soften the look and highlight the pot’s texture.

Forget-me-not flowers are a favorite of early spring pollinators, so you might even get a visitor or two while seated at your table. This container needs part sun in early spring, but as the days get hotter, heavier afternoon shade will help extend their life. A fairy kneeling on a jello mold. A fence of butter knives. These are just a couple of the vintage kitchen items Charlene incorporated into her adorable herb garden.

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Here are two examples from our product range, to illustrate weights at different ends of our outdoor planter size ranges: x1' Forest Linear Square Wooden Garden Planter - this product weighs 12.5kgs and holds up to 42 litres of soil. Although heavy enough, it should be capable of being moved comfortably by two people These tiny terrariums make great favors for weddings and parties. Just make sure to keep one for yourself! Brittany created a tabletop garden with this lovely cloche, adding color and sparkle with crushed glass.

As winter gets closer and our only solitude becomes the ever-increasing proximity of Christmas, there's no better time to invest in some indoor plants and stylish plant pots to bring the greenery in. Whether you're a self-proclaimed Alan Titchmarsh protégé or just have your sights on actually keeping something alive for the first time in your life, a cacti collector or the proud plant parent of a flourishing bird of paradise, the right plant pot is the ultimate accessory (and may just facilitate easier plant care too). Birch logs and succulents might seem to be an unlikely pairing but together they make an unusual and stunning centerpiece. Succulents in tin cans were the perfect pairing for a graduation party — a boy’s graduation party, I should say. Unlike raised beds, our outdoor planters are self-contained units that retain all the materials (e.g., compost, water, fertiliser, plant roots, etc.,) within the planter via a hard bottom panel. Therefore, growing space is restricted to the depth of the planter. For this reason, it is important to choose plants carefully. Choose plants with shallow roots, such as small shrubs, herbs, some vegetables, and annual flowers. But the benefits don't stop there. The act of keeping and looking after plants has upshots of its own. "Most plants are extremely easy to look after, but the simple act of tending to them gives your mind a chance to unwind and nurture something," says Cheshire. "Research has found that a bit of green can have a positive impact on productivity and concentration." Shop GQ’s edit of the best plant pots to buy:Like me, Emily considered herself a serial plant killer, until she planted some easy terrariums in just minutes! According to Dictionary.com, garden planters are "a decorative container, of a variety of sizes and shapes, for growing flowers or ornamental plants." Keeping plants indoors can have a range of benefits to health and wellbeing. "Many studies have shown that just being around nature makes us feel more relaxed," said Cheshire, "green is a colour our brain finds naturally soothing, so bringing a few plants into a room can immediately make it a nicer place to be." Because the plants are so close, it's easier to spot the small imperfections, so choose low-maintenance varieties that are self-cleaning or need little deadheading. Have a plan for watering: Use saucers or remove the container from the table before watering to prevent any water stains.

Beth at Home Stories A to Z built her own little house for planting succulents. Adorable! It gives a whole new meaning to “house plants”. 😉 Sara created a succulent garden for her patio in an outdoor ceiling light fixture. What a great example of upcycling and proof that you can use all sorts of containers for a terrarium. These are containers you’re going to be able to see up close so plants with dainty flowers and fine foliage really get a chance to shine. Opt for two to four repeated plants, to help make sure your tabletop planter looks pretty from all angles. That way no matter where you sit, you’ll have a good view. Think about the maintenance In the same way a suit is never complete without the perfect pair of formal shoes and a bed isn't a bed without a comfy mattress, no plant should be without a stylish plant pot. That's just a fact.

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Those sweet, round globe amaranth blooms make a long-lasting cut flower for bouquets and even better dried flower — just cut a stem when the blossom is fully opened and hang it upside down in a dark, dry spot for about three weeks. Because tabletop containers rest on surfaces that are meant for more than just propping up plants, there’s a little more to consider when putting one together. Here are a few simple tips to help you design a container perfectly suited for your table. Proportion is key If a woodland terrarium isn’t to your lichen :-). How about another “no kill” terrarium that brings the sound of the ocean to your table top?

Have you seen the price of terrariums in stores and florists? Wow. Brittany breaks down all of the steps so we can create our own for a fraction of the price. Water Gardens are a stunning idea for tabletop displays. Megan created this lovely centerpiece that will take her all the way through winter (and beyond!)There are only two plants in this terra-cotta bowl, but that’s enough to be the center of attention for months for a tabletop planting. An underplanting of white vinca is perfect to set off the playful orbs springing from the globe amaranth. Make sure your planting partners share the same growing needs. Both globe amaranth and vinca thrive in the heat of full sun and tolerate drying out a bit between watering. Cut flower tip Trust our wooden planters range, which is brought to you at a competitive price by the leading manufacturer, Forest Garden. All of our outdoor garden planters are pressure treated for longevity and anti-rot purposes and are supplied with a fifteen year guarantee within the cost. It doesn’t have to say planter to be a planter. This adorable chair planter was originally a bird feeder. Chris scooped it up and turned it into a beautiful floral centerpiece. Brush your hand through the foliage in this tabletop planter and inhale. You’ll be rewarded with soft herbal scents from lemon thyme and tricolor sage. Don’t be afraid to snip an occasional stem or leaves for your kitchen. ‘Kent Beauty’ ornamental oregano isn’t used for cooking, but its papery flowers can be dried easily for arrangements. Keep this drought-tolerant planting in full sun and go easy on the watering or the roots may rot.