I am so ready for the warmer days ahead and am yearning for the array of colorful flowers, the endless chirping of birds, and the sounds of outdoor laughter. I know itll be here soon, but I am just ready for winter (and the endless snow) to be over.
In my search for all things Spring, I decided this years seasonal mantel had to include elements of the outdoors. Last Friday when perusing the aisles of Lowes, specifically the outdoor section, I saw a huge display of succulents. I immediately knew theyd be the ideal addition for my Spring mantel!
While in the gardening section, I gathered a variety of succulents in different sizes and styles, along with a new bag of potting mix. I wasnt going to dare dig through the garage in search of leftover soil from last year, plus I saw this soil that is fast draining and made for cactus type plants. I thought Id give it a try, since I dont have a great track record with keeping greenery alive. Yes, I admit, I dont have a green thumb
Once home, I collected a bunch of glass vases, dishes, and bowls that I had laying around the house. A few I picked up last week at TJ Maxx, but most Ive had for a long time stored in the closet.
Then it was time to transplant these beauties into their new homes.
Choosing the right size bowl / vase for the size of the succulent is important. One rule of thumb that I always try to follow is to be sure that the plant isnt too big for the pot (or bowl / vase in my case) so it has room to grow. The teeny size succulents (which I bought for $2.98/each) went in the smaller bowls and the larger styles ($3.98/each) went into the clear glass vases (which are my favorite because you can see the soil and plant roots so interesting).
Once the right size home was chosen, I loosened up the roots and made the transfer. A few minutes later, all my succulents were planted and ready to add to the mantel.
Gardening in the kitchen isnt something I would suggest, but with 30 degree temps, I wasnt going to dare be outdoors longer than I had to. A little mess wasnt too bad to clean up
Then the fun started and heres the result of my natural Spring mantel using sensational succulents
Its a beautiful collection of natural elements mixed in with colorful favorites.
Any style bowl, vase, cup, or container will make for the perfect holder to display succulents. My collection includes a clear glass round vase, a similar square style, a plain white double dish, a decorative cer amic bowl, and a white milk glass cup.
Choosing succulents of varying sizes allows for an interesting mantel composition.
Despite the frigid temps, the Lowes gardening section is already stocking up on their summer displays including an array of flowers, plants, and a large selection of outdoor furniture.
To gather even more unique, fun, and creative ideas for your indoor and outdoor Spring decor, I would definitely suggest downloading the Lowes Creative Ideas app on the iphone and ipad. Im always checking out the FREE app for great inspiration. Consider following Lowes on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram a s well.
Disclosure: I am part of the Lowes Creative Team and was provided with a Lowes gift card to purchase items for my project. I was also compensated for my time to use the products. No one told me what to create, what to buy, how to use the product, or what to write. All opinions are 100% mine!
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