How cute is this?
via Terry Planty |
Technically a terrarium should be an enclosed system but I like the open ones better. These are a great weekend project since you just need a few things.
1: A jar. I got mine at the thrift store.
2: Rocks (from the yard)
3: Dirt (again from the yard)
4: Plants and moss (I found mine around the yard)
If you have a yard it is a pretty cheap project too. Or you can scour side streets and alleys for things.
Here's the process:
Step 1: Layer rocks and dirt.
Step 2: Plant. Somehow I didn't get pictures of this but I think you get the idea. I like to create a cluster of larger plants in one section, like creating a little landscape with rocks and everything. Then I made sure I had a good layer of moss in all the blank space. You don't have to do this but I like the lush green look.
Here she is installed on the coffee table
You can see I added my little flamingo I found somewhere and included some sand left over from my vacation jar to create a little beach for it.
Once you have everything in the way you want it give it a 1/2 cup of water to wet it down and then I just spray mine with water whenever I water the rest of the house plants (twice a week). Mine has been going for about a month now so the water schedule works for me (I waited to post about it just to be sure it lived).
I like the added flamingo!! I've kept mine alive for about 2 weeks now. Crossing my fingers!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Looks so interesting and hopefully it will grow and change gradually.
ReplyDeleteThat looks lovely and so easy to do too! Thanks for sharing at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.
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