How To Make A Self-Sustaining Terrarium At Home ~ Right times

Sometimes, no matter how much you love something, it just doesn't work out. I have tried time and time again, with little success, to keep plants indoors. And time and time again they die. I am cursed with a black thumb. If you're anything like me, you've probably pretty much given up on keeping anything other than a cactus alive.

The good news is that there's actually a solution for people like us. This solution is known as a terrarium. Terrariums (specifically closed terrariums) are basically idiot proof. All you have to do is put it together properly, and you create a self-sustained ecosystem that you couldn't possibly kill if you tried. If you're now wondering what this magical "terrarium" is and how to get one, you're in the right place.

1. Gather the essentials.

You're going to need a glass container, first of all. If you want a closed terrarium (AKA the idiot-proof one) then choose a container with a lid. Some options for containers are a mason jar, a glass cookie jar, or a romantic looking Wardian case.
You will also need gravel, charcoal, and soil. Moss is optional, but will help retain moisture.

2. Lay the foundation.

First, fill your container with a 1/2"-1" layer of rocks. You can use stones from outside or colored decorative pebbles if you'd like. Next, add a 1/2"-1" layer of activated charcoal. After that, add a 1"-2" layer of potting soil.
If you're opting to use moss, add a thin layer on top of the potting soil.

3. Choose your plants.

For a closed terrarium, you'll want plants that require high humidity. Moss, African Violets, and ferns are all great choices. HGTV has a guide to popular terrarium plants Here, and By Stephanie Lynn has a guide specifically for closed terrariums Here.

4. Plan out where each plant will go.

Make sure that the plants have plenty of room to grow. Your terrarium won't look as nice if it's overcrowded, so don't overdo it.

5. Plant your garden.

Make a hole in the soil big enough for each individual plant. Loosen the roots gently and place in the hole, then cover with soil and pat gently. If you're using moss, you don't actually have to plant it per se, just place it where you want it.

6. Make it yours.

Add in whatever you'd like and give it personality. You could use miniature figurines, fish tank decorations, or even an old toy. Just be creative!

7. Water.

Water the plants until the surface of the soil feels uniformly damp, then close your terrarium.

8. Place in a well lit area out of direct sunlight.

While your plants will need lots of light, they may overheat in a closed terrarium if they're left in direct sunlight, so a windowsill is likely not a great choice. Try keeping it on the coffee table or accenting your bookshelf with a terrarium.

9. You could make a simple fairy garden.

Focusing more on the rocks and decorations than the plants makes for an easy terrarium.

10. Or go all out with a hanging terrarium.

Significantly more expensive, but also significantly more impressive.

11. If you want to take your creation with you everywhere you go, you can make a terrarium pendant.

If you want to get technical, this is also a hanging terrarium.

12. Just remember, if you do this right, it could last a lifetime.

This terrarium has been going strong since 1960 and hasn't been watered since 1972.

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