Editor’s Tip: To keep the ficus compact enough for this tabletop garden, prune it a few times each year in a way that shows off its branch structure. Editor’s Tip: Displaying this dynamic dish garden on a low table or underneath a glass shelf makes it easier to admire the flower garden effect of this arrangement. Editor’s Tip: When using shallow containers, mound the soil a few inches above the rim to give roots more room. Then, make sure to add water slowly so it doesn’t just run off over the sides. Editor’s Tip: Give each plant a few teaspoons of water every few weeks right around their base to keep them happy. Editor’s Tip: If the mugs and bowls you use don’t have drainage holes, make sure to water sparingly to avoid drowning the plants. Editor’s Tip: Keep mosses looking fresh by misting them with water daily.
