A simple, grow-it-yourself alternative to add color and texture to your surroundings space, Winston Flowers sells succulents for $15 that can live for three months with no soil by just dipping them in water once a week. Its $40 amaryllis (pictured left) also adds instant drama without soil, and lasts longer than a standard bouquet. If you want to re-create this look on the cheap, plant an amaryllis bulb in soil. Both are available at Winston Flowers, www.winstonflowers .com. Locations in Boston, Wellesley, Hingham, Newton, and Concord.