by Cathy Monrad
MATERIALS
2 Hanging dome-shape wire planters with coco fiber liners, hangers removed
Floral foam blocks
Succulents of your choice
Potting soil, moistened
TOOLS
Cardboard sheet, slightly larger
than planter dimensions
Black zip ties
Marker
Utility knife or shears
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- 1. Add 2-3 inches of soil to each planter, then place floral foam blocks on soil.
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- 2. Tightly pack soil around foam to avoid air pockets until both planters are completely filled.
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- 3. Place cardboard over one planter. Hold firmly, then flip it over and onto second planter.
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- 4. Line up planters, then slide cardboard out from between them. Tuck top liner into bottom liner.
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- 5. Afix planters together with zip ties evenly spaced around circumference. Cut off excess plastic.
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- 6. Draw marks evenly around globe. Cut slits into liners with sharp utility knife or shears.
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- 7. Re-attach one set of hanger hardware. Start on globe bottom half and poke one succulent into each slit until all are filled.
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- 8. Hang up globe. Place succulents in remaining slits. Water sphere when soil is completely dry.
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