Creative DIY Gardening Idea # 32: Succulents in a Birdcage
Succulents in a birdcage…

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DIY: Home Decor with Plant Terrariums

A terrarium is a miniature garden grown in a glass container. Plant terrariums make excellent decoration pieces by adding fresh and lively colors to your home decor. Because of their miniature size, you can keep terrariums almost anywhere in your home – coffee tables, kitchen, side tables, work desk etc. The idea is to create a micro-climate in a glass container that supports growth of complementing miniature plants that require minimum maintenance.
How to Make Your Own Terrarium
You do not have to be an expert gardener to make a terrarium. With the right type of plants (usually miniature succulents, cacti, moss and ferns) and a glass container (such as a vase), you can make your own terrarium. Follow this step-by-step guide to making your own glass terrarium.
Popular Plants for Glass Terrarium
- Soleirolia soleirolii / Baby Tears
- Miniature Ivy
- Nephrolepis ‘Mini Russells’ / Miniature Boston Fern
- Parlor Palm / Chamaedorea elegans
- Fittonia ‘Mini White’ / Mosaic Plant
- Pilea ‘Aqua Marine’
- Selaginella kraussiana ‘Aurea’
11 Examples of Beautiful Plant Terrariums used in Home Decor
Browse these beautiful examples of terrariums to decor home interior.
Buy Beautiful Plant Terrariums Online
Hanging Clear Glass Prism Air Plant Terrarium / Tabletop Succulent Planter
- A contemporary terrarium art piece made of pieces of clear glass arranged on a pyramid-shaped metal frame.
- Perfect for cacti, air plants, and succulents as well as candles and other decorative items you would like to display. Also great as a store or restaurant display for merchandise or decorations.
- Features one open side for perfect airflow and easy access to the plants and other items within.
- **Official MyGift® product includes multipurpose cleaning towel.** Plants not included.
- Approximate Dimensions: 6″ W X 7.75″ H X 6″ D.
Modern Diamond Design Clear Faceted Succulent/ Air Plant Glass Terrarium
- Elegant, decorative planter display box made of panes of clear glass arranged in a faceted polygon design.
- 1 side is open so you can easily place plants and other decorative items inside.
- Set this decorative box on any counter, table, or other surface to bring style to any space.
- **Official MyGift® product includes multipurpose cleaning towel.** Plants not included.
- Approximate Dimensions: 8″ W X 3.75″ H X 4.75″ D.
Set of 2 Decorative Clear Glass Globe / Hanging Air Plant Terrarium


- This elegant set of two globe-shaped glass terrariums helps lend a sleek, modern design to any space.
- Thread string or fishing line (not included) through the small round hole near the top to hang each of these glass globes wherever you wish.
- Fill with small plants, candles, or other decorative objects and use as an eye-catching decorative accent or centerpiece for any space.
- **Official MyGift® product includes multipurpose cleaning towel. Plants and shells are not included.**
- Approximate Dimensions (each globe): 5.5″ H X 4.75″ Diameter.
7″ Large Clear Glass Hanging Air Plant Terrarium
- Display this beautiful 7″ glass globe terrarium to instantly change the look of any room.
- Add a little green to your indoor space with an eye-catching terrarium displaying air plants, sand and moss. Also ideal for tea light or votive candles.
- Use a single terrarium or arrange a group along your wall or hang to create an amazing garden or illuminating light display.
- Official MyGift® product, includes microfiber glass spot-removal cloth. Plants and candles not included.
- Approximate Dimensions: Overall – 7.1″ L x 7.5″ H x 6.9″ W.
Charming Clear Glass Hanging Planter Terrarium Globe
- Clear glass hanging globe with black metal stand makes a perfect decoration or centerpiece accents idea.
- Filled it with small air plants, tea light candles, and other small decorative items.
- Suspended from a black metal stand with a round base that keeps it steady.
- **Official MyGift® product includes multipurpose cleaning cloth.** Plants not included.
- Approximate Dimensions: Overall – 6″ W X 9.25″ H X 4.5″ D; Glass Globe – 5.25″ H X 4.5″ in diameter.
Square Glass Plant Terrarium Container
- Entire glass terrarium top lifts off and includes brass filagree trim and brass finial. Perfect size for the office, desk, apartment, home accent, even as a centerpiece. Create a miniature fairy garden.
- Base is metal with a dark gray powdercoat finish, ball feet and plastic liner. Terrarium glass is 3 mm thick and has lead-free solder to protect you and the environment.
- If ordering H Potter’s terrarium kit please choose a Small size. Find terrarium planting instructions below under the product description. Planting instructions also included with your terrarium.
- Enclosed to use as a terrarium once it is sitting on soil (soil not provided). Props and plants are not included. Approximately: 5.5 inches square x 8.25 inches high.
- Designed and Manufactured by H Potter. Professionally packaged.
Hanging Birdhouse Clear Glass Mini Succulent Greenhouse Planter Terrarium
- Decorative, house-shaped glass box is versatile: hold air plants, votive candles, and other decorative items. Also serves as a beautiful modern centerpiece.
- Features an elegant and minimalist birdhouse shape with glass walls and a convenient opening on the side for placing items inside. Metal ring on top allows for easy hanging.
- Perfect as a store or restaurant display for merchandise or decorations. Used as a terrarium for cacti, succulent plants or air plants.
- **Official MyGift® product includes multipurpose cleaning towel.** Plants pictured not included.
Freestanding Wardian Case Terrarium
- Metal Terrarium with charcoal brown powdercoat finish, a perfect gift. Stands 12 inches square by 58 inches high. Perfect for any location. Your only limitation is your imagination.
- Miniature garden is created when glass slides into place on all walls and roof.
- Wardian Case has 3 sections: table with plastic planting liner, house and roof.
- Easy to assemble, stacks like a lego. Props not included.
- Designed and Manufactured by H Potter. Professionally packaged.
9 Examples of Halloween Inspired Garden Designs
Halloween is time of the year when you want to give your garden a little scary and spooky looks with Halloween pumpkins, scary characters and mysterious lights. Browse these excellent examples of Halloween theme garden designs for your inspiration. These Halloween inspired designs prove that you do not have to be a garden designer to create a scary but inviting garden. All you need is a little creativity.
Creative DIY Gardening Idea # 29: Concrete Leaves Fountain

DIY Water Feature by The Front Porch
Unique and Unusual Indoor Gardens
Gardens are usually associated with outdoors and most hobbyist believe that indoor gardening is limited to putting a couple of accent plants in living rooms or table tops. However, with creativity and a little planning, it is possible to grow a complete garden indoors.
Today’s post showcases some unique and unusual ideas for beautiful indoor gardens. You will notice that growing indoor gardens does not has to be an expensive project. You do not really need to build a greenhouse or control your indoor climate. In fact, you can plan and design nice indoor gardens within your existing premises.
Browse these unusual and unique indoor gardens and see how you can make a little oasis in your house.
Ideas for Beautiful Indoor Gardens
Creative DIY Gardening Idea # 28: Plants Palette
What a lovely idea. You can try it yourself with this step-by-step guide by Greasetattoo.
Wonderful Topiary Designs by Steve Manning
Steve Manning is a renowned topiary artist. He is known for his creative designs and wonderful skill of incarnating creatures in topiaries. His topiary designs include both living and artificial topiaries and are seen at exhibitions, garden shows, civic amenities, theme parks and landscapes. Some of his topiary creatures have won international recognition and fame.
Following are a few examples of his topiary designs. All pictures are taken from his website http://www.topiaryartdesigns.com.
Creative DIY Gardening Idea # 27: Color Pencil Fence

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