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A Hanging Moss Globe Flower Planter That Will Make You Smile

This gorgeous hanging moss globe flower planter would make a great gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, or just because. They can be very pricey to buy, so this is a good way to save money.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: DIY Garden Art
Yield: 1 Planter
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $25

Materials

  • 2 wire hanging baskets - dollar store
  • spaghnum moss
  • small zip ties
  • potting soil
  • flowers approx. 10 - 12

Instructions

  • Soak the moss in some water for a few minutes.
  • Remove the hanging chains from the wire baskets.
  • Add a piece of plastic in the bottom.
  • Squeeze out some of the water from the moss and start lining the basket. 
  • Fill the basket 1/3 - 1/2 way, then add in some all-purpose potting soil.
  • Add in some of the flowers, some more moss and more flowers.
  • Fill in with more soil.
  • Repeat the same steps for the second wire basket.
  • To make them into a globe, carefully tilt the baskets onto their sides.
  • Use zip ties to bring the baskets together.
  • Trim off the excess plastic from the zip tie with scissors.
  • Remove the plastic from the bottom.
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