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This time of year, too many of our favorite seasonal dishes can lead to resolutions for losing a few pounds in the New Year. One special kind of dish, though, is calorie free, lasts a relatively long time, and delivers a great deal of cheer.
Dish gardens are plantings, perfect for the cooler months’ indoor growing requirements, that can help bring the color and life of the garden to our indoor existences.
Oklahoma State University Extension reports that many types of containers can be employed1. The selected container needs drain holes in the bottom and enough space for selected plants and the media to support them. A thin layer of gravel over drain holes helps prevent soil escape. Plants with similar needs are generally grouped together, and frequently stay small or are slow to grow. Primary considerations on the complimentary nature of those plants are light and water needs. Surprisingly, the medium should not be too fertile; because of the limited space, acceleration of growth is not desired. Especially for succulent plants, the medium ought to drain well. Sand or perlite in the mix can aid in moisture balance.
With the basic preparation addressed, the project can become a canvas for creativity and personal preference. Oklahoma State Extension suggests an odd number of plants be used for ideal, balanced aesthetic1. Container design, they offer, often has a thriller, a filler, and a spiller. The thriller is a relatively tall planting in the center of the container. The filler takes up space on the sides, and the spiller drapes over the edge.
The cup of variety runs over with options. Jade looks like a miniature tree and handles indirect light2. The low-maintenance philodendron can spill over its container’s edge in a variety of lighting situations2. The smooth, brightly-colored croton stands above its neighbor plants to offer quite an effect to its surrounds2. Pothos can handle relatively extreme conditions while purifying air indoors with heart-shaped leaves tinged in white, light green, and yellow2 . Succulents, cacti, or tropical-looking foliage can momentarily transport their viewers without ever leaving home2 . To welcome plants into their soil home, simply dig a little hole and introduce your growing gorgeousness3. Most of the time, in the garden, roots are loosened to encourage growth. In the case of dish gardens, since slower growth is desired, many times, plants are simply taken from their containers and planted3. Should you wish to have growth spill over the sides, those on the edge could be placed at a slight angle3. Once positioned, firmly press soil around the roots3 .
Once planted, should you wish, a little extra visual interest can be added. From small stones to colorful pebbles or figurines, you can add to your good taste2,3!
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(1) https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/hla/dish-gardenshla-6451.pdf (2) https://balconygardenweb.com/common-dish-garden-plants-name/#:~:text=%20
Best%20Plants%20For%20a%20Dish%20Garden%20,leathery%2C%20smoothedged%20bright%20colored%20leaves%20that...%20More%20 (3) https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Dish-Gardenteps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
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