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How to Create an Orchid Planter in 5 Easy Steps!

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Create an orchid planter in just 5 steps with our Kentfield location staff member, Harold.  Scroll to the bottom to see some of his finished designs!

 

Step 1: Cover drain hole with ‘Keeper Stopper’ screen

 

Step 2: Add Fine Orchid Bark

 

Step 3: Place plants inside. Keep plants in the original containers and place on top of bark inside pot.

 

Fill in around with more Fine Orchid Bark

Step 4: Fill in around with more Fine Orchid Bark

 

Add moss for a top dressing. Harold likes the brown toned Spanish moss

Step 5: Add moss for a top dressing. Harold likes the brown toned Spanish moss. Trim back if needed.

 

finished orchid planter

voila! finished orchid planter

 

Harold did this one too!

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