A Basic Guide to Terrariums
Terrariums can be the ideal garden for small spaces, apartments, or those who don't have the time to take care of a regular garden. The best plant for a terrarium can be found in either the succulents' category or carnivorous group. Moss varieties are also good plants for terrariums, as moss terrarium care requires very little effort. For those who wonder is moss a plant, the answer is simple: yes, moss is a plant. A moss DIY terrarium is wonderful for terrarium making anyone with a busy schedule but who still wants plants to enjoy and greenery close at hand.Succulents are good plants for terrariums. However, they do need five to six hours of sunlight each day. Of course, they are also easy to maintain because they only need to be watered every two weeks.
When building our new home, we had to design a front garden and a garden for the side of the house that wasn't getting much light.My front garden area was quite a large area and the climate that I live in is fairly coastal, so I really needed to do a lot of research into what types of plants would actually grow in my area. Not only that, but the soil that was on my property wasn't very good, and I had to get a lot of organic soil bought in to substitute the sandy type of soil that was there.When I did manage to find the plants that I wanted, and x large terrarium started to plant them I found having a little seat was handy, as my back was getting really sore from leaning over and bending down a lot. Not everyone would benefit from a bulky item when gardening but with the chunky wheels on some gardening seats I found would take me all over the garden without getting stuck.
The Container of a terrarium doesn't have to be a glass jug. It can be any one of a thousand creative ideas. Using a unique container will transform your average terrarium into something unique and a conversation piece for friends to look at and enjoy. Here are some ideas for creative containers you can use.There are two basic types of terrariums and knowing these types will help you choose a container. The first type is an open type. It can be considered to be very similar to a potted plant. The difference is that you have more than one plant in it. This variety of plants makes it a small eco-system.Open Air TerrariumsMaking this type of terrarium gives you a lot of options and just about anything that will hold soil can be used for this type. Some very suitable containers include lawn ornaments, ceramic statues, ceramic bowls, coffee mugs, wine bottles and fish bowls. You can take just about any three dimensional object and either hollow it out so it has a reservoir for soil and plants or you can drill large holes in it to hold the soil.
