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Making a Terrarium


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put lid onI had a neat terrarium in my room when I was a kid and I really wanted to make one with my son.

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Supplies:

terrarium jar and plants
 

NOTE: When using driftwood or shells they must be properly sterilized and all salt from the water must be removed!

Steps:

  1. Add a layer of washed gravel to the terrarium. Spread it out evenly.
  2. gravel layer
     
  3. Add a thin layer of charcoal. Spread it out evenly.
  4. charcoal layer
     
  5. Add a layer of peat moss. This will help keep the soil from sifting down into the gravel. Spread it out evenly.
  6. peat moss layer
     
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  7. Add a layer of decorative glass, marbles, rocks, etc. (if desired). I chose to do it just around the edges to save on materials.
  8. decorative glass layer
     
  9. Finally, add 2-3 inches of potting soil. I recommend using a measuring cup.
  10. potting soil layer
     
  11. Plants, like the moss, that are too big, can be cut into smaller pieces for planting. Gently remove some of the soil from around the roots.
  12. cut moss smaller
     
    remove some dirt from roots of moss
     
  13. Place the plants into the terrarium to decide on the arrangement.
  14. test fit plants
     
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  15. Using a spoon, make a hole for each plant.
  16. dig hole with spoon
     
  17. Using your hands, gently pack the soil around the plants.
  18. plant plants 1
     
    plant plants 2
     
  19. Now you can add decorations to the terrarium.
  20. adding driftwood 1
     
    adding driftwood 2
     
  21. Water the plants and put the lid on.
  22. water plants
     
  23. Maintaining the Terrarium: If you find that too much moisture is collecting in the terrarium, simply remove the lid for a little bit to let some out, then put it back on. Water the plants every few weeks or when the soil gets dry. A well balanced terrarium rarely needs to be watered, as it should be creating a balanced ecosystem inside the jar. The other thing that you will need to do periodically is trim the plants so that they don't outgrow the jar. For most plants you can simply pinch off excess growth or use small scissors.
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