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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

wood tray desk garden

This natural greenery desk garden will bring the outside in and add a sense of serenity to your space.
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Print Project

Step 1

Cut floral foam to fit inside the tray to elevate the garden.

Step 2

Cut a piece of a moss mat to fit in the tray so it covers the floral foam. Tuck the sides in or use hot glue to secure, if needed.

Step 3

Trim the stems shorter on some green leaves and succulents. Now, push them through the moss and into the floral foam. Use hot glue to keep them in place.

Step 4

Sprinkle some decorative stones around the moss to create a garden vibe.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    FloraCraft® DryFōM Brick Green

    Item # 10302810 
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    $8.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    FloraCraft® Foam Tools - Knife, Rasp, Tuck & Scribe

    Item # 10219991 
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    $9.99
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    8" Compound Action Pliers by Ashland™

    Item # 10483275 
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    $34.99
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    Heavy Duty Snips by Ashland®

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    $12.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • 1 - Dark Green Moss Mat by Ashland® (SKU 10651922)
  • 1 - Assorted Echeveria Pick by Ashland® (SKU 10652737)
  • 1 - Assorted Sedum Pick by Ashland® (SKU 10653238)
  • 1 - Green & Yellow Syngonium Pick by Ashland® (SKU 10653249)
  • 1 - Green Burro's Tail Pick by Ashland® (SKU 10653538)
  • 1 - White Wash Wood Terrarium by Ashland® (SKU 10654340)
  • 1 - Tiger Eye Gemstones by Ashland® (SKU 10654562)
Instructions
Step 1

Cut floral foam to fit inside the tray to elevate the garden.

Step 2

Cut a piece of a moss mat to fit in the tray so it covers the floral foam. Tuck the sides in or use hot glue to secure, if needed.

Step 3

Trim the stems shorter on some green leaves and succulents. Now, push them through the moss and into the floral foam. Use hot glue to keep them in place.

Step 4

Sprinkle some decorative stones around the moss to create a garden vibe.

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