Holidays & Occasions Mother's Day This Easy-to-Make Arrangement is the Mother's Day Gift That Keeps on Growing Something special for your favorite lady. By Grace Haynes Grace Haynes Grace is a former Associate Homes Editor for Southern Living. She covered a variety of topics for print and digital, from design and flower arranging to cottage gardens and pets. Before moving to the Homes team, she joined Southern Living as a copy editor. Off the clock, find her strolling through neighborhoods around the South to admire the houses and snapping photos of colorful front doors. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on April 16, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Mother's Day might feel a little different this year thanks to social distancing. Whether you're able to celebrate together or have to spend the holiday apart, this easy-to-make arrangement is sure to brighten her day. This living centerpiece can be prepared at home the day before, and then drop off this fresh gift by her door on Mother's Day. After a few weeks, she can replant the arrangement in her own garden and use the bowl for other displays around the house. Container Design by Mark Thompson; Photo: Robbie Caponetto; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Pick Versatile Containers Choose washable wooden bread bowls that Mom can reuse for dinner parties or decor. Line the insides with plastic or waterproof foil. Then add potting soil, flowers, and foliage. Mix Pretty and Practical Plants Fill the bowl with white scaevolas, blue plumbagos, ‘Lucita’ echeverias, and flapjack plants. Make Them Last Leave the plants in bowls no longer than two weeks. Indoors, give them bright light and water sparingly. To prevent overwatering, we use a turkey baster to target the roots directly. Post-Party Planting After the celebration, deconstruct the arrangements and replant outdoors for long-lasting summer blooms and foliage. These plants work well to accent garden beds. Scaevolas spread as ground covers, plumbagos grow into blooming shrubs, and the sculptural succulents thrive in full sun. Water regularly. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit