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  • A chunk of styrofoam is a great "soil" for the planters. Cardboard cut so the holes are up-and-down works too
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  • I am making a block for a 2 1/2" Planter, so I'm cutting squares 2 x 2 1/2" (2" just happens to be exactly half of the piece the kit was packed on... handy, but it won't be enough)
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  • This block of cardboard will fit the Narrow Planter
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  • The holes are up-and-down
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  • I have a variety of very small plastic flowers from the local fabric and craft store
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  • Start in the middle with tall stems. You will have to snip off side flowers and foliage to get ones that are tall enough.
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  • Keep the short flowers for the edges or for the Small Planter
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  • Arrange the flowers in groupings that are the same length and color
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  • Include greenery
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  • Some of the stems slipped right in, some had to be poked in with a pencil
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  • Load up the edges with the short stems...
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  • ... or with all the leftover greenery
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