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The maps have always reminds me of my elementary school years in Switzerland.
At these orientation courses, courses of geography that have contributed to my sense of direction and my nickname “GPS”. Nor not laugh, release me without a mobile phone in Los Angeles with just a map and I’m doing finger in the nose (true story!).
Back to our maps of the day, I discovered an absolutely fascinating site where I
Sorry, this entry is only available in French.
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Sorry, this entry is only available in French.
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Start with a medium-sized, clear glass open-top container. You can use anything that strikes your fancy—a vase, a cleaned-out pasta jar, a fish bowl, or a special terrarium bowl.
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Fill the bottom of the vessel with a 1 1/2-inch layer of small rocks to collect the water drainage.
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Add a layer of potting soil made for succulents and cacti. It should be deep enough for the plants to root to, about 2 1/2 inches.
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Remove the largest plant from its container and dust excess soil off the roots. Using the end of a spoon, make a hole in the soil big enough for the roots and nestle the plant inside, tamping the soil down firmly to hold it in place. Plan for approximately 1 plant per inch of container diameter.
Tip: Use a paper towel to transplant prickly cacti to avoid pricking your fingers.
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Continue planting the rest of the succulents, working from largest to smallest. It’s easiest to start at the back of the container and work your way forward.
Tip: Play around with the arrangement—mixing up the types of plants, colors, and sizes to make it more visually pleasing.
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Once the plants are arranged, add about a 1/4-inch layer of white sand around the plants.
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Finish with some landscaping. Place a few additional pebbles here and there to complete the look.
Tip: Succulents like direct sunlight every day. Lightly water the base every two weeks or once the soil dries out.
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