{"id":303,"date":"2012-04-29T15:55:05","date_gmt":"2012-04-29T22:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/childerhouseblog.com\/?p=303"},"modified":"2012-04-29T16:05:12","modified_gmt":"2012-04-29T23:05:12","slug":"how-to-make-a-terrarium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childerhouseblog.com\/?p=303","title":{"rendered":"how to make a terrarium"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"terrarium\"<\/a>Moss isn’t something you see too often in Texas. Even in Houston’s swampy climate, the heat is usually too overbearing for such a delicate plant. So, I decided it was a good idea to harvest some for a terrarium while I’ve still got it in my own backyard.<\/p>\n

\"terrarium<\/a>You don’t need much to make a terrarium, and most of what you need you can get for cheap or free. I thrifted an old yankee candle jar with a tight-fitting lid, and added these things:<\/p>\n

Layer 1: Gravel or small rocks– This allows excess water to drain out of the soil and prevents your moss from becoming too saturated.<\/p>\n

Layer 2 (optional) Smaller rocks\/sand– This isn’t necessary for terrarium health, but it adds a nice contrasting layer, and I happened to have some handy.<\/p>\n

Layer 3: Activated charcoal– This is a crucial ingredient for long-term terrarium life. It’s the same thing inside the filter of your brita<\/a> pitcher, and it helps remove waste and contaminants from the water inside your terrarium. You can find it in the fish tank sections of pet stores.<\/p>\n

Layer 4: Soil– Just a little something for your moss to hold on to.<\/p>\n

Layer 5: Moss and small plants– I found my moss and a small fern next to the side of my house. If you want to keep your terrarium growing for a while, it’s best to select plants that don’t get too big.<\/p>\n

Layer 6: Terrariums are definitely more awesome when they have a resident. I put in a plastic dinosaur and a rock for him to hang out next to. Be sure to choose accent items that can handle a wet environment– both plastic and ceramic things work well.<\/p>\n

In case you need a visual:<\/p>\n

\"\"Terrariums are super easy to care for. After you make it, add a little water– just enough that you can see that the rocks on the bottom of your jar are wet. Put it in a sunny window and check it once a month or so to see if it needs more water. They’re super low-maintenance and are perfect for people that don’t have the greenest thumbs. I put one together four years ago, and it’s still going on strong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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