How To Make a Terrarium

Making a terrarium will bring you enjoyment and satisfaction. It is also about as close as you are going to get to a Zen DIY project.

There are two keys to making and maintaining a thriving DIY terrarium. The first key is in the choice of layers used to create nutrients and ensure drainage. This is all about filtration and healthy soil, promoting root growth, and preventing fungus and disease. The second key to a successful terrarium surrounds moisture and how you will capture it or let it evaporate via an open terrarium or a closed terrarium. The ultimate decision on what kind of terrarium you should create is based on your chosen plants. Some plants thrive in moisture, calling for a closed terrarium. Other plants, such as succulents and cactus, require an arid environment, calling for an open terrarium to truly make them happy.

Follow along as I share the step-by-step process and formula to a thriving green thumb. You can choose between an open terrarium or a closed terrarium.

Overview of terrarium soil layers

Select the proper terrarium container

For a closed terrarium
Choose a container with a lid that will capture moisture and hold enough soil and drainage layers to support the growth of your plants.

For an open terrarium
Choose a container with an open top that can hold enough layers to support the growth of your plants. Keep in mind that you will want to reach in with your hand or small gardening tools. Therefore, it will be easier to plant and maintain a vessel with a wider mouth than a narrow neck. It is doable but much more challenging to plant, maintain, and troubleshoot a vessel with a small opening.

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