Making a Zen garden with succulents is another way home
gardeners are growing these plants inside the home. A mini Zen garden with just a couple of plants leaves
plenty of room for sand in which to doodle and create a basic design. Read on
to learn more about growing Zen succulents.
About Zen Succulent Arrangements
Zen succulent gardens are meant to represent an aerial view
of the sea and shore, and whatever lies between. Some Zen gardens are designed
with small pebbles, keeping sand to a minimum. Stones represent islands,
mountains, and large rocks in the landscape. Sand represents water and the
designs you make are ripples or waves.
If you don’t like the design you’ve created, use a small
houseplant rake to smooth it out and try again. Use a tool from your houseplant
kit for doodling, or even a chopstick. Some people seem to enjoy this simple
process and say it calms them. If you find this a way of relaxing your mind and
utilizing your creativity, make one for yourself.
Crafting Your Zen Succulents
A succulent Zen garden usually has only one or two plants
and a few decorative rocks or other pieces, with most of the container devoted
to sand for doodling. Choose sand or rocks as your primary element, depending
how much space you want for doodling. Colored sand and various stones are
available in many craft aisles or craft stores.
Find a shallow bowl that coordinates with other pieces
around the spot you want to keep your mini garden. A morning sun area will help
keep your plants healthy.
When planting this type of arrangement, the plants are
normally kept in small containers or other makeshift holders. However, to keep
your plant healthy and growing, plant it in a mix of fast-draining cactus soil
in a portion of the bowl and divide the planting area with floral foam. Cover
the roots with soil and then cover with sand or pebbles as you do the rest of
the bowl.
Your plant roots will be planted in soil, still allowing the
same amount of top space for creating your Zen designs. In a few months you’ll
likely see growth, which can be trimmed back if it interferes with the concept
of your garden.
Use low light plants such as Haworthia,
Gasteria,
Gollum Jade, or String of Buttons. These thrive in bright light or morning sun as well. You
may also use low-maintenance air plants
or even artificial plants. Ferns
are a possibility for a shaded area as well.
Enjoy doodling when you have the urge. Even if that is
limited, enjoy your mini Zen garden as an interesting addition to your indoor décor.
Making a Zen garden with succulents is another way home
gardeners are growing these plants inside the home. A mini Zen garden with just a couple of plants leaves
plenty of room for sand in which to doodle and create a basic design. Read on
to learn more about growing Zen succulents.
About Zen Succulent Arrangements
Zen succulent gardens are meant to represent an aerial view
of the sea and shore, and whatever lies between. Some Zen gardens are designed
with small pebbles, keeping sand to a minimum. Stones represent islands,
mountains, and large rocks in the landscape. Sand represents water and the
designs you make are ripples or waves.
If you don’t like the design you’ve created, use a small
houseplant rake to smooth it out and try again. Use a tool from your houseplant
kit for doodling, or even a chopstick. Some people seem to enjoy this simple
process and say it calms them. If you find this a way of relaxing your mind and
utilizing your creativity, make one for yourself.
Crafting Your Zen Succulents
A succulent Zen garden usually has only one or two plants
and a few decorative rocks or other pieces, with most of the container devoted
to sand for doodling. Choose sand or rocks as your primary element, depending
how much space you want for doodling. Colored sand and various stones are
available in many craft aisles or craft stores.
Find a shallow bowl that coordinates with other pieces
around the spot you want to keep your mini garden. A morning sun area will help
keep your plants healthy.
When planting this type of arrangement, the plants are
normally kept in small containers or other makeshift holders. However, to keep
your plant healthy and growing, plant it in a mix of fast-draining cactus soil
in a portion of the bowl and divide the planting area with floral foam. Cover
the roots with soil and then cover with sand or pebbles as you do the rest of
the bowl.
Your plant roots will be planted in soil, still allowing the
same amount of top space for creating your Zen designs. In a few months you’ll
likely see growth, which can be trimmed back if it interferes with the concept
of your garden.
Use low light plants such as Haworthia,
Gasteria,
Gollum Jade, or String of Buttons. These thrive in bright light or morning sun as well. You
may also use low-maintenance air plants
or even artificial plants. Ferns
are a possibility for a shaded area as well.
Enjoy doodling when you have the urge. Even if that is
limited, enjoy your mini Zen garden as an interesting addition to your indoor décor.