Terrariums are a great way to add a little green to your home, but they can be pricy! Here’s a simple way to create a terrarium for right around three dollars in only a few minutes!
You will need:
• a glass vessel – check thrift stores, garage sales, or your own cupboard
• a plant – I used a fern because they require very little care and thrive indoors
• moss – pick it up from the ground or purchase from a florist or craft store (my florist gave me some for free!)
• stones – find on the beach or purchase from a craft or dollar store
Place your plant in its plastic pot in your vessel and arrange the stones around the base. Use as many or as few as you like! You could also mix in seashells, marbles, coins, or any other small treasures.
Tear your moss into small pieces and surround the pot with it.
Arrange everything to your liking! This type of terrarium requires very little care since the vessel traps a lot of the moisture inside. Water once every 8-10 days.
Several terrariums together would make a lovely table centerpiece or add a perfect natural touch to your home.
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So cute and easy!
Definitely easy! It might be fun to have friends over and you can all make them together – the materials are very inexpensive so it would be no big deal to collect a whole bunch!
Love this! I have a habit of over-watering my plants to the point of drowning, but I love having them in the house!
These ferns need hardly any water so maybe you can train yourself ; )
So cute and easy. Too bad I bet my cats would knock these over behind my back.
Grr cats are the enemy of DIY! I chose a big, heavy glass vessel, I think it would be safe from cats when placed up high. My cat is more likely to eat it than knock it over!
I am obsessed with this! I have been wanting to plant some succulents but I am thinking a fern might be a good starter.. I have most of what I need, just like you listed. Can’t wait to give this a go! Also ps- LOVE the blog design! It looks fantastic!
Frankly, I think succulents are hard to keep alive in terrariums – they prefer a dry environment and terrariums are often too moist for them! These ferns are really easy to keep alive, I promise!
very cute! love it, kir!
Wonderful! I have to share this.
Hi Kera, great project and you’re right-super easy. I’ll have to try this sometime.
Popping over from BYW2 and I look forward to seeing you in class.
Enjoy your day,
Lisa
love this idea cant wait to try it out! such a great blog you have here
Ohh my goodness, I never realized how easy these would be to create! I can’t wait to make one of my own…thank you so much for the inspiriation!
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