Sunday Times

HANGING GARDEN

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Idea:

Windowsill­s, floating shelves and tabletops are familiar places for houseplant­s, but why not elevate your displays into living installati­ons by opting for unusual containers and surfaces?

Notes:

Display plants vertically in a wooden box, old drawer or hexagon or triangular shadow boxes and mount on the wall as a solo display or as part of your gallery wall.

To get the look, remove the plants from their plastic pots. Drill small holes, two for each pot (more depending on the size and weight), making sure to align holes in the box with those in the base of the plastic pots. Use gardener’s wire or cable ties to secure the pots to the box, then carefully replace the plants and hang up your creation.

To water the houseplant­s in your box, use a spray bottle.

Plants in this image:

bird’s nest fern, button fern, maidenhair fern, silver lace fern.

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BIRD’S NEST FERN

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