How to Make a Moss Terrarium
- 1). Get a clear glass container, such as a big jar or a small aquarium bowl. Note that the final decision when it comes to the terrarium container depends only on your preference. The only thing you have to pay attention to is the thickness of the glass, so make sure it's thick enough to support heavy, wet soil inside. Most aquarium models or big jars are acceptable for the terrarium container.
- 2). Place a layer of small rocks and stones, roughly the size of medium gravel, on the bottom of the glass container. This layer needs to be at least 1 inch thick, but if you have a bigger bowl, you can add more, up to 3 or 4 inches. Remember that this layer is all about drainage, so make sure to add smaller rocks as well, and fill the empty spaces between the larger ones.
- 3). Prepare the soil for the terrarium by using commercial potting soil mixed with gardening charcoal, regular soil from your ground, and water. The final mixture has to be damp before putting it into the terrarium.
- 4). Spread a layer of the soil mixture you prepared over the stone layer. Make sure the soil is aerated by spreading it lightly across the rocks.
- 5). Add a patch of moss you took from your backyard and carefully place it onto the soil. Slightly wet the moss if you want, so it will adhere better to the damp soil. Use a patch that has roughly the same area as the glass container, so you can cover the whole surface and make your terrarium look better and fuller.
- 6). Decorate your terrarium as you wish, making sure not to smother the moss under the heavy sculptures or figures. Remember that the beauty of a terrarium is in the moss, and not the additional decoration, so try to keep it as simple as possible. One small and brightly colored figure is enough to enhance the beauty of the deep green moss and make your terrarium beautiful and unusual.
- 7). Keep your terrarium out of direct sunlight, in the shade, and sprinkle it with water every few days to keep it moist. Regularly check to see if the soil or the moss is drying up, and make sure to keep it slightly wet, but at the same time, do not overwater it.
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