I love the natural vibe of terrariums, but one thing that I’ve recently been looking into is creating a pinterest-worthy terrarium design. One thing I’ve noticed is that most of the images I see on there have little figurines that create really interesting little worlds in glass containers. That got me thinking, what else can …
Read moreWhat to put in a terrarium besides plants to make it stand out
If you’ve just finished one of your first terrariums, I’m guessing you’re probably wondering, can you keep your terrarium outside? Your terrarium plants are found in the outdoors after all. Surely they must be fine sitting on your front porch, right? The problem with keeping a terrarium outside is that the terrarium will be exposed …
Read moreWhy You Probably Shouldn’t Keep A Terrarium Outside
So you’ve watched a few YouTube videos of people making terrariums and now you’re debating if you should make one yourself. Let me set this straight right now: YES YOU SHOULD. There are many reasons why you should make a terrarium, including low maintenance, low cost, and it’s a great way to exercise your creativity …
If you’re just hearing about terrariums for the first time, you’ve probably seen some YouTube videos of these beautiful miniature landscapes all bottle up nicely in a jar. Maybe you’re thinking to yourself, “I’m a brown thumb. I’ll never be able to do that myself”. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Realistically, anyone …
Read more5 Reasons Why Terrariums Are Low Maintenance And Easy To Care For
If you’ve been handling plants for a while now, you’ve probably seen these little bugs called springtails. Naturally, the first thing anyone is going to ask is are these little springtails harmful to my plants? Springtails are completely harmless to plants. They feed on dead and decaying organic matter, fungi, and algae. They play an …
Read moreAre Springtails Harmful To Plants? Quite The Opposite
I recently made a closed terrarium from some native plants in my area. One of the questions that popped into my head while putting it together is can I and should I open up the terrarium once in a while? Here’s the answer: a closed terrarium might need to be opened for several reasons, including …
Read moreOpening A Closed Terrarium: When It Might Be Necessary
So you’ve made a few terrariums and they’re starting to pile up. What are you going to do with them? It would be a shame to just throw them out. While there are some challenges you’ll have to face when selling terrariums, it’s definitely something that’s doable with enough planning. You’ll have to consider shipping, …
Read moreSelling Terrariums: A Quick Guide To Turning Your Hobby Into Cash
Moss is a staple plant for any terrarium. But what if your staple plant starts turning shades of brown or yellow? Browning or yellowing moss is usually a sign of either too little, or too much water. Gently touch your moss to see if it’s wet or dry. If it’s dry, mist it with some …
Read moreWhat To Do If Your Terrarium Moss Is Turning Brown Or Yellow
It’s pretty common to see youtubers make terrariums and read a few tutorials and think “I can do that!” But if you’re like me, once you get started, one of the first questions you’ll be asking is “can I put literally any plant in a terrarium and watch them thrive?” While there are tens of …
Read moreCan You Put Any Plant In A Terrarium? Don’t Make This Mistake
Anytime you build a terrarium, you’re going to need to add water. That begs the question, where does that water go once you close the lid? In other words, are terrariums waterproof? They don’t necessarily have to be completely waterproof. It can even be beneficial to have small openings to prevent overwatering and to allow …