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or pots of herbs, cacti, or any medium-sized plant of choice. These will add visual interest when placed in hallways and is also a nifty way to grow edibles in the kitchen. The sunny areas near windows are prime real estate for your living decorations, which can be used as window treatments. Arrange a row of pot- ted plants on the sill, or you can hang containers of leggy vines from a sturdy tension rod above. If your home is starved for space, a grid mounted on the wall can be your canvas to display indoor plants. Adding mountable shelves will make your green-filled décor look unique. Don’t throw away old dinnerware; use it to cre- ate tiny indoor gardens in your home. Arrange dif- ferent kinds of succulents in a soup tureen, teacup or glass and top the soil with colored marbles to add more charm. Replace the vase in your living room center table with a terrarium. Create a miniature land- scape using succulents, colored pebbles, marbles, or tiny figurines. There are many terrarium designs to choose from including cylindrical and circular, to rectangular and geometric. Out of ideas on what to use for a room divider? Fill a shelf with plants and use it to delineate your living space. Position the shelf for maximum view- ing effect, and vary the species according to the season of the year. Flowering plants are ideal since they provide pops of color. Just be sure to choose shades that match the other elements of your décor. Decorate the bathroom by installing one or two bold-colored macramé plant hangers to grow aloe vera, ferns and other plants that love a moist envi- ronment. If hanging foliage from ceiling hooks is not your thing, a few pots by the side of the tub can give the room a spa-like ambiance. Think of indoor plants as living sculptures or artwork. Let them cascade over their containers to lend a sense of movement to your living room. Al- ternatively, mimic a still life painting with an assem- bly of tiny succulents. Combine round and pointy shapes with shiny and matte surfaces, tying them together using a specific color scheme. Create a green haven within your bedroom by trading one of your bedside lamps with a pot of fern or peace lily. Adding a sturdy plant in a sunny corner provides freshness. Greenery in the bedroom can help absorb pollutants from the air so that you breathe in purer. Plants are an affordable way to freshen up home interiors. Whether your style preference is modern, LIQUID ROOTING HORMONE • Choice of professional plant propagators • Roots everything from hardwoods to succulents • As low as 5 cents per 100 cuttings EASY TO USE TM DIP’N GROW, INC. ® Clackamas, Oregon 97015-1888 Toll Free: 866-347-6476 • FAX 503-496-5070 email: [email protected] www.dipngrow.com Distributor Inquiries Welcome March 2019 Available in 3 convenient sizes for the professional nurseryman and the home gardener at leading nursery supply outlets. www.GardenandGreenhouse.net 31