Styling a wide-mouth vase with orchids and green plants creates a whimsical scene, says Buzo. To make each, fill the bottom of a tall vase with a layer of pebbles or river rocks, then top with a layer ...
Mosses are favored plants for terrariums—unlike any other plants, these slow growers are uniquely suited to create a miniature whimsical landscape with rolling hills, dense forests, or wild savannahs ...
Succulents have grown to become the “it” girls of the garden — and for good reason. They’re low maintenance, versatile and oh so pretty. From wedding bouquets to fairy gardens, succulents can decorate ...
What if you could capture indoors a living vignette of what you see outdoors, along a hiking trail at, say, Myakka River State Park—plant life organically intertwining, varietals intermixed, all ...
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How to make a terrarium

For those of us missing the outdoor growing weather, creating a terrarium can be a wonderful way to “garden” in the winter.
Plants are remarkably versatile, and you can rest assured that there are plenty of species ideal for your space. Just like observing a garden to ensure that you’ll plant the right varieties that’ll ...
Give a jelly jar a makeover by transforming it into an open terrarium for small succulent plants. Here's how. This terrarium is an easy and fun way to upcycle an empty jelly jar or other large glass ...
Easy to make and maintain, terrariums are perfect for brown thumbs, but garden enthusiasts will also enjoy creating these miniature landscape designs. Transform empty bottles into happy DIY terrarium ...
Starting a terrarium is a great way to beat the winter blahs. Once established, terrariums require very little maintenance, because condensation from the plants recycles to keep them moist and healthy ...