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Secraet of a plant stylist

How to style the top of the pot

With the plant being the star of the show and the planter being the outfit (the dress if you will) that your plant is wearing, sometimes you want to add a little bling to pull it all together. I mean, come on, if you’re going to name your plant, you might as well make sure it looks good. In this case, covering the top of the soil can make your plant stand out, but it can also help your plant survive.

It’s all about being creative, while also considering the type of plant you’re working with and the individual the plant is for. You could use Lego bricks or marbles for kids, or for someone more spiritual, you could consider using crystals.

• Using stones to style the top of a pot is a classic look. I’m sure you’ve seen this done but possibly haven’t given it a shot yourself. If not, you should! Especially if you have desert plants like cacti, succulents or snake

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