{"id":8594950,"date":"2024-03-27T06:01:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T06:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/?p=8594950"},"modified":"2024-05-28T12:29:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T12:29:08","slug":"guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To Creating A Dish Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An enjoyable and simple way to bring nature within is to create a dish garden. Growing plants in a decorative container such as succulents, cacti, flowers, and more is possible with a dish garden. We will go through easy dish garden design ideas in this post so you can create and maintain a stunning dish garden of your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03ae2c5c721\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03ae2c5c721\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden\/#Choosing_a_Botanical_Garden_Dish_or_Container\" >Choosing a Botanical Garden Dish or Container<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden\/#FREE_Plants_Delivery\" >FREE Plants Delivery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden\/#Preparing_the_Container\" >Preparing the Container<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden\/#Choosing_Suitable_Plants\" >Choosing Suitable Plants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden\/#Blooming_Dish_Garden\" >Blooming Dish Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden\/#Purple_Dish_Garden\" >Purple Dish Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden\/#Succulent_Garden\" >Succulent Garden<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden\/#Planting_and_Arranging\" >Planting and Arranging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden\/#Ongoing_care\" >Ongoing care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/guide-to-creating-a-dish-garden\/#SnapBlooms_makes_it_easy_to_buy_and_send_plants_online\" >SnapBlooms makes it easy to buy and send plants online.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_Botanical_Garden_Dish_or_Container\"><\/span><strong>Choosing a Botanical Garden Dish or Container<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1037\" height=\"706\" data-public-id=\"image-8_8596265b8138\/image-8_8596265b8138.png\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_1037,h_706,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1711470822\/image-8_8596265b8138\/image-8_8596265b8138.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Succulents online delivery\" class=\"wp-post-8594950 wp-image-8596265\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1711470822\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_1037,h_706,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1711470822\/image-8_8596265b8138\/image-8_8596265b8138.png?_i=AA 1037w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_848,h_577,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1711470822\/image-8_8596265b8138\/image-8_8596265b8138.png?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_648,h_441,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1711470822\/image-8_8596265b8138\/image-8_8596265b8138.png?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_448,h_305,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1711470822\/image-8_8596265b8138\/image-8_8596265b8138.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_248,h_168,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1711470822\/image-8_8596265b8138\/image-8_8596265b8138.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1037px) 100vw, 1037px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is choosing a container for your dish garden. Traditionally, people use shallow ceramic or metal planting dishes if you are sending the dish garden to a funeral or someplace. However, you can get creative and use just about any container that has drainage holes in the bottom for excess water to escape. Some unique container ideas include old buckets, glass dishes or bowls, tile trays, and more. The size of your container will depend on how many plants you want to include but most dish gardens are 6-12 inches deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill\" style=\"grid-template-columns:56% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1684423699\/image-10_6278867618e6\/image-10_6278867618e6.png?_i=AA);background-position:65% 74%\"><img width=\"1115\" height=\"759\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMTE1IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc1OSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"Green House Plants\" class=\"wp-post-8594950 wp-image-6278867 size-full\" data-public-id=\"image-10_6278867618e6\/image-10_6278867618e6.png\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1684423699\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" data-size=\"1115 759\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:32px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FREE_Plants_Delivery\"><\/span><strong>FREE Plants Delivery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:17px\">Creating your own indoor garden with SnapBlooms&#8217; top greens is easier than ever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/occasions\/all-house-plants\/flower-delivery\/32757\">Shop Plants<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparing_the_Container\"><\/span><strong>Preparing the Container<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is time to get your container ready for planting after you have chosen it. Use warm, soapy water to completely clean the interior and get rid of any manufacturing residue. If you are using an unglazed ceramic container, you&#8217;ll need to soak it for half an hour so the pores can take in the water. This lessens the chance of breaks due to abrupt changes in moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, cover the bottom of the container with a layer of aesthetically pleasing stones or gravel to allow for drainage. You can use decorative stones from a botanical garden, aquarium gravel, or even marble. It should have a thickness of one to two inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_Suitable_Plants\"><\/span><strong>Choosing Suitable Plants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1008\" height=\"707\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDA4IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjcwNyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"FREE Online Plants Delivery\" class=\"wp-post-8594950 wp-image-8599321\" data-public-id=\"image-9_8599321f46e5\/image-9_8599321f46e5.png\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1711516238\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" data-size=\"1008 707\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/how-to-care-for-indoor-plants\/\">indoor plant<\/a><\/strong> species that need little watering when choosing plants for your dish garden. Succulent plants such as sedum, echeveria, haworthia, and aloe, are great options because their leaves and stems can hold water. A further excellent option is cacti, such as Christmas cacti. Low-light-tolerant annual dish garden flowers can add a splash of color. Calachoa, lobelia, petunias, and dwarf carnations are a few ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-8 wp-block-columns alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-elements-59c1932a75001f400435ddaa0deb4cab wp-block-column has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"family\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blooming_Dish_Garden\"><\/span><strong>Blooming Dish Garden<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/image\/upload\/w_700,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto\/v1623234994\/ProImages\/Hana010_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 is-horizontal is-content-justification-center wp-block-buttons alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/flower\/blooming-dish-garden\/1453022\" style=\"background-color:#000000\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-5 wp-elements-097f2624a3c799ac488255ff15f29292 wp-block-column has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"family\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purple_Dish_Garden\"><\/span><strong>Purple Dish Garden<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/flower\/purple-dish-garden\/1453021\"><img src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/image\/upload\/w_700,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto\/v1623234993\/ProImages\/Hana009_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-4 is-horizontal is-content-justification-center wp-block-buttons alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/flower\/purple-dish-garden\/1453021\" style=\"background-color:#000000\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-7 wp-elements-7cccfc290714b96f105cf7577704e010 wp-block-column has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"family\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Succulent_Garden\"><\/span><strong>Succulent Garden<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/flower\/succulent-garden\/1453026\"><img src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/image\/upload\/w_700,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto\/v1623235001\/ProImages\/Hana014_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6 is-horizontal is-content-justification-center wp-block-buttons alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/flower\/succulent-garden\/1453026\" style=\"background-color:#000000\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick out succulent plants with flowers that are compact, healthy, and show no symptoms of illness or insects. For visual interest, think about selecting from a range of textures, shapes, sizes, and colors. You can order <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/occasions\/all-house-plants\/flower-delivery\/32757\">online plant delivery<\/a><\/strong> from specialty stores or buy individual starter plants from a local garden center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-indoor-flowering-plants-to-grow\/\">What Are the Best Indoor Flowering Plants to Grow?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planting_and_Arranging\"><\/span><strong>Planting and Arranging<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1039\" height=\"686\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDM5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY4NiI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"Dish garden plants\" class=\"wp-post-8594950 wp-image-8599477\" data-public-id=\"image-10_85994771d438\/image-10_85994771d438.png\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1711516624\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" data-size=\"1039 686\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by placing your c randomly around the container, leaning some forward and others back for an organic, scattered appeal. Avoid crowding as plants will continue to grow. Leave space between plants equal to about 1-2 times their width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, gently remove each plant from its nursery pot. Tease out any tightly bound roots and loosen them slightly before placing them in the container. Place plants slightly below the soil line to help them stabilize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you add plants, you can move them around until you achieve a harmonious dish garden arrangement that pleases your eyes. Tuck in smaller plants among larger ones for visual layers. Consider framing the inside edges of the container with trailing plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, fill in any gaps between plants with succulent dish garden plants, marbles, or rocks. Top off with a 1\/4-1\/2 inch layer of pebbles, marbles, or gravel for aesthetics. Feel free to periodically rearrange plants as the dish garden grows and changes over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ongoing_care\"><\/span><strong>Ongoing care<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1048\" height=\"721\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDQ4IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjcyMSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"Succulent dish garden plants\" class=\"wp-post-8594950 wp-image-8599817\" data-public-id=\"image-11_8599817e9f4b\/image-11_8599817e9f4b.png\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1711518214\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" data-size=\"1048 721\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper care is important to keep your dish garden plants healthy. Water sparingly when the top 1\/2 inch of soil is dry. For succulents especially, infrequent deep waterings are best to prevent overwatering. In the warmer months, consider moving your garden to a partially shady spot to prevent moisture accumulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the growing season, add balanced liquid fertilizer diluted once a month following label instructions. This provides nutrients to keep your dish cactus garden lush and vibrant. Rotate the container periodically to ensure even sun exposure. Occasionally remove dead or diseased leaves or stems to keep things tidy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-10 wp-block-group alignfull has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:.9\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"font-size:22px;line-height:1.15\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SnapBlooms_makes_it_easy_to_buy_and_send_plants_online\"><\/span><strong>SnapBlooms makes it easy to buy and send plants online. <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-9 is-horizontal is-content-justification-center wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\" style=\"max-width:227px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/florists\/flower-shop-near-me\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff\">Choose your Location<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A beautifully arranged dish garden can be a thoughtful gift idea too. 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