How to Plant a Terrarium

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We love terrariums! They bring a pop of fresh green color into a space, and with spring just around the corner, they’re a great way to display low-maintenance succulence for some fresh decor. You can use one to dress up a coffee table or bookshelf, or as a unique center piece.

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To create a custom terrarium of your own:

glass vessel
small pebbles
horticultural charcoal
soil
gravel
succulents

Start by adding a layer of small pebbles to the bottom of your glass vessel to create a drainage system since there aren’t any holes in the bottom.

Then add a layer of horticultural charcoal to purify the air so plants stay fresh, you can find this at any garden center or local hardware store.

Next add two or three inches of soil to your planter over the charcoal to create a lush bed. Carefully plant you succulents one at a time, pushing them into the soil and making sure the roots are covered completely.

Finish off your terrarium with a top layers of gravel and you’re done! Just water the soil every three or four days and enjoy your new haven and plant life.