How to Make Kokedama String Gardens.

I stumbled upon a really cool indoor gardening concept the other day – string gardens. “Kokedama” is basically the Japanese art of enclosing a plants roots in a moss ball and suspending that plant – sort of a hanging bonsai concept.

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This would be a great idea if you’re limited in outdoor space or even if you just want to try something a bit different than growing plant in pots.  It seems very easy to do and looks cool!

15 DIY String Gardens “Kokedama”

• Fresh Air. Adding plants to your indoor space is a great way to help freshen the air your breath while also lowering toxins!
• Easy to Care For. The plants used in these Kokedama gardens are easy to maintain and require little attention from you. That is super nice if you are busy with kids or grandkids!
• What a statement piece! These string gardens make such a statement piece in your home! I love that you can hang them in corner and have lots of different textures, heights, and a variety of colors too!

Here are some great examples to give you an idea of all the wonderful ways you can use this technique.

1. Indoor String Gardens

Indoor String Garden by String Gardens.com shows you how to start and maintain your own indoor string garden.

2. DIY Kokedama String Balls

DIY Kokedama String Balls: How to Make a Japanese Moss Ball by MasterClass has all the steps to make your own plant sting ball.

3. Citrus String Garden

Check out this adorable Citrus string garden by Feder van der Falk to utilize space and grow produce!

4. DIY String Garden Decor

DIY: String Garden Decor by Farmhouse 40 has some great ideas to make your string garden more rustic; if that fits your decor style.

5. Kokedama in the Bathroom

How to Create a Kokedama to Hang in Your Bathroom by Apartment Therapy has tips and ideas to bring some plants into your bathroom.

6. Moss Ball Gardens

How to make kokedama moss ball gardens by Home For The Harvest gives you all the information you need to create a gorgeous moss garden.

7. Make Your Own Hanging Garden

Make Your Own Kokedama String Garden by Earth911 to brighten your space and bring fresh air into your lungs.

8. Creating a Moss Garden

Kokedama: How to Create a Moss Ball String Garden by Hearth & Vine has tons of great tips to make your hanging garden a success.

9. Hanging Garden in Small Spaces

How to Make Kokedama: Hanging Gardens Perfect for Small Spaces via Apartment Therapy shows you how to utilize your small space and still have a beautiful and successful hanging garden.

10. DIY Succulent Hanging Garden

DIY Succulent Kokedama by Grounded and Growing combines a favorite (succulents) and the hanging gardens. I can’t wait to create this fun little plant that will find a permanent spot in your home.

11. Create an Urban Floating Forest with Ferns and Kokedama

We have seen kokedamas inside but have you thought about creating one outside? Garden Therapy suggests moving them outside for an Urban Floating Forest.

12. How to Make Kokedama: Hanging Gardens Perfect for Small Spaces

Kokedama: Hanging Gardens Perfect for Small Spaces are ideal for small rooms and apartments due to the fact that they do not take up wall or surface space. This idea can be found at Apartment Therapy.

13. DIY Kokedama Moss Ball Garden

Hometalk provides step by step instructions on how to make a simple DIY Kokedama Moss Ball Garden for your home or office.

14. A Little Eye Candy for Your Window

This is a Little Eye Candy for Your Window and with plenty of the sunlight this plant with flourish and continue to grow into a beauty from Hometalk!

15. Kokedama From Plant Cuttings

If you are not wanting to throw away your clippings why not start a Kokedama From Plant Cuttings it is so simple and easy! This can be found at Hometalk.

Aren’t these just amazing and sort of surreal? To water, you either spray or soak the balls.

Hope the sun is shining where ever you are!

Are you going to make some kokedama for your home?

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