Outdoor Centerpiece

Thought our patio table needed something.

Perhaps a low plant that guests could easily see over, talk over, toast their glasses over.

Found just the right pot.

And it has been sitting empty for months.

Except for pollen and bird droppings.

Since we seem to be having a January summer (with temperatures already hovering near 80 degrees), it was time to get something growing.

The shallow dish is perfect for succulents and cacti.

Something about liking a dry bottom to avoid root rot.

Added soil and then sprinkled some cactus ‘slow-release’ fertilizer. Sold to me by an overzealous garden center employee.

Added some plants. A very prickly cactus and several pointy, yet less dangerous succulents.

Easy project.

Wish the vegetable garden was going to be this simple!



UPDATE:
This is how it looks one year later (12/31/12).