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Make Your Own Indoor Garden Display

Instruction for a do-it-yourself design that everyone can handle.

Now that spring is here, what better time to take advantage of the sunny weather.

Surround yourself with plants and create an indoor garden display. Not only will it bring a smile to your face but it will brighten up any room in the house.

First off, pick a sunny spot by a window so it is guaranteed your living lovelies will get enough light. Once you do that, decide on what you are going to use and what kinds of plants you want to include. There really are lots of things you can do. Take a step back and try to imagine what will look cool in the space. Get creative and have fun!

While deciding on which plants to choose, pick ones that match your lifestyle. If you are busy and aren't home that much during the day, I would suggest succulents. Cactus' are great as well. They don't need to be watered daily and all they require is lots of light. If you are around more, then go nuts. Mix it up and make your garden look pretty.

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Try to think out of the box when choosing vessels. You don't have to be traditional and use pots. I selected old wooden crates and a variety of unique pots. You can put a plant in anything. Just make sure you lay some rocks on the bottom for drainage. Then just add dirt and plant!

Visit on Lakeview Avenue and the r on Sunrise Highway for garden items .

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For objects that may have holes or an open bottom, lay down plastic wrap or something similar to hold everything and keep the plant secure. You don't want water leaking through.

Create a theme when constructing your display. Add some whimsy with cute little figurines and other objects. I included birdcages, branches and vintage glass bottles. I also mixed it up with moss to add some texture and variety. 

You can find some cute items at the  on Atlantic Avenue and the on Broadway.

Now everytime I look over at my little world, it brings joy to my day. I don't have many windows in my apartment so I didn't have much of a choice of which window to use. However, I am very happy with the outcome. Now get planting!

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