How to: moss terrarium

By: Sadie Raddatz

An unusual and unique project: a moss terrarium. A moss terrarium is easy to make and low maintenance to take care of once complete.

Materials:
- Glass container
- Stones or pebbles
- Potting soil
- Moss
- Plants
- Accessories/decorations

1. You need to select your container before you start your moss project. The container can be practically anything, such as a fish bowl, old bird bath, a bowl, etc.

2. Stones or pebbles are your next requirement. You will need to add them to the bottom of your container. The stones or pebbles will be your base. They will allow for drainage of water to the bottom.

3. Next thing you will need is your potting soil. Fill your container half full with the potting soil. Then decide on the plants you are wanting. You can have just moss, or add some decorative plants to the mix. You will have to decide on the placement also. Adding moss prevents the soil from settling into your rock base like a filter beneath the soil.

4. Lastly, add some small decorations of your own. Little stones or some small figurines, like a bird. Depending on your container, you can also decorate it, such as tying a ribbon around it or adding a bow.

The terrarium is an easy thing to make and take care of. It has a low maintenance after care. It looks great as a spring centerpiece for your family table or a nice decoration in the living room, a bedroom, or even in the hallway.