Wish your new houseplant's container was as pretty as the plush green leaves on top? Upgrade the nursery pot's standard green or terra-cotta vessel by swapping it for a brightly colored mixing bowl or coffee mug. Here's how to do it: Step 1: Choose a vessel that is taller than it is wide and a plant, such as a fern or a philodendron, that flourishes in damp soil. Step 2: Unless you want to break out the drill, fill the bottom third of the container with pebbles to allow for drainage. Step 3: Spread a layer of potting soil on the pebbles so the roots won't touch rock. Set the plant and top off with more soil.
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