Winter is a good time to focus a little time and energy on
indoor gardening. As someone, who lacks the ability to keep houseplants
flourishing – I look for low maintenance ideas. Terrariums have become my new
winter garden of choice. I can decorate them, they need little maintenance and
they’re a great table top accessory. The choice of containers for small
plantings is endless and garden stores carry a wide variety of tiny artful ways
to enhance and personalize garden scapes. For the best results, create a base
for your terrarium with small stones layered with a thin layer of charcoal to
help keep the soil fresh. Add some good
quality potting soil and then start planting! Many garden stores are carrying
miniature plants perfect for terrariums. Plants can grow quickly and overpower
the container – so I tend to replant seasonally or use slow growing plants and
moss. I replace flowering plants when they are finished flowering.
This is a picture of my fall terrarium.
Terrariums come in a wide variety of styles – express your
creativity and add a little greenery to this dreary time of year! I know I’m
looking forward to updating my terrarium with some early springtime bulbs.
