Coastal DIY:Terrarium

Coastal DIY: Terrariums

Spring is almost here, time to get your garden gloves out. We have a great coastal DIY for you today, Terrariums!

SUPPLIES:

• Select a glass container with a top. Container should be 4 times as high as it is wide.

• Pebbles (about a 1/3 of the planting area)

• Sand (just enough to cover the pebbles)

• Charcoal (thin layer covering the sand)

• Potting soil (slightly less than 2/3 of the planting area)

• Assortment of small house plants

• Ground cover (small pebbles or moss)

Directions:

1. Planting area should be about ¼ of the height of the container.

2. Layer container with materials 2-5 in that order.

3. Plant plants, the tallest in the center.

4. Water the container.

5. Cover the soil with pebbles or moss.

6. Seal terrarium with cover.

MAKE IT LAST:

Whether you're building your own terrarium or buying one pre-assembled, the folks at Costa also provided some very practical tips for caring for it.

• Never place a terrarium in direct sunlight.

• Do not over water your terrarium. If heavy condensation develops on the glass, uncover the terrarium for a while and wipe down the glass.

• If plants need more watering they will start to droop, this is your key to water your terrarium.