Just because you don't have a yard, doesn't mean you can't grow
an entire landscape. In fact, being a little small-minded is
just the ticket if you want to bring the outdoors in. Enchanting
Lilliputian-like landscapes in terrariums are the perfect
solution. And the great thing is there's a terrarium for
everyone. From simple to sophisticated, and all points in
between, they're not difficult to plant or maintain. Really, any
glass container can be turned into a terrarium, but vases or
old-fashioned bell jars are great vessels for imparting your own
signature style. What is important is that you carefully plan
how to plant your terrarium. That's because a terrarium is a
miniature ecosystem and it needs to be set up properly from the
beginning. That means buying high-quality potting mix and
selecting slow-growing plants that have similar light
requirements and are appropriate for the size of your container.
It's easier than you think. Here's how. START WITH A CLEAN
CONTAINER Properly wash and sterilize your cont