Container gardening is one of the trendiest garden styles going today—gardeners with both large and small spaces love to create mini landscapes on their windowsills, balconies, decks and patios. But there’s a trick that many professional landscapers use that homeowners often forget, and it makes the difference between a pretty good container planting and one that’s stunning. What is it? Mulch. No, not the kind you see in the perennial beds. Mulch or “topdressings” for potted plants are much more diverse and decorative.
One of the coolest topdressings for potted plants is glass rock. Although pricey in large quantities, it’s much more affordable for smaller projects like this, and it packs a lot of punch for the dollar. Available in nurseries and craft stores, glass rock comes in various hues (clear, blue, green) and sizes (tiny beads to chunkier “rocks” and even flat-sided marbles). Try it around potted succulents and cacti to set off the plant texture, or at the base of bonsai or smaller potted trees to add drama.
One of the coolest topdressings for potted plants is glass rock. Although pricey in large quantities, it’s much more affordable for smaller projects like this, and it packs a lot of punch for the dollar. Available in nurseries and craft stores, glass rock comes in various hues (clear, blue, green) and sizes (tiny beads to chunkier “rocks” and even flat-sided marbles). Try it around potted succulents and cacti to set off the plant texture, or at the base of bonsai or smaller potted trees to add drama.
One of the coolest topdressings for potted plants is glass rock. Although pricey in large quantities, it’s much more affordable for smaller projects like this, and it packs a lot of punch for the dollar. Available in nurseries and craft stores, glass rock comes in various hues (clear, blue, green) and sizes (tiny beads to chunkier “rocks” and even flat-sided marbles). Try it around potted succulents and cacti to set off the plant texture, or at the base of bonsai or smaller potted trees to add drama.
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