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OKA’s succulent wreath is one of their cheaper ones at £74, click on the image to go to the website
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Christmas can be an expensive time of month, so if you are keen on keeping your overdraft to a minimum whilst also having a beautifully decorated Christmas home, then look no further. I took a trip to OKA the other day in Chelsea to get some interior and christmas inspiration – I stumbled across a beautiful succulent wreath, but the price tag shocked me – £74. £74 for essentially some plastic in a circle? It was at that point that I made it my mission to make my own and share with you the experience. My first point of call was to locate succulents that were affordable. Considering some florists sell just one for £10, and I needed to buy multiple, this was a challenge. However, I manage to find a reptile shop (as iguanas etc love succulents) that sold them for 5op each! I must be honest, I thought they were artificial so when Royal Mail delivered a soggy box, I was so confused! Anyways, read my step-by-step instructions below!
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I must be honest, I thought they were artificial so when Royal Mail delivered a soggy box, I was so confused…
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1. Buy about 8 succulents and 10 small foliage plants
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2. Buy a moss wreath & gardening wire from Amazon, approx £10.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toolzone-Green-Garden-Twist-Support/dp/B00658UB4G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480517644&sr=8-2&keywords=gardening+wire
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mossed-padded-wreath-rings-integral/dp/B00WX2L534/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480518339&sr=8-1&keywords=moss+wreath
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3. Lay your workspace with bin liners as it gets messy
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4. Pull the soil off the plants so the roots are exposed
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5. Thread the wire through the root & wrap around the wreath until secure
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6. Play around until you have a full wreath. Add any extras you like. E.g. fairy lights!
7. To keep it alive, soak the moss in water.
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