For moss terrariums, a light misting of water every two to four weeks should suffice. For plant terrariums, heed watering instructions on the plant’s nursery tag. Just be careful not to over-water.

You can "distill" tap water by filling mist bottles 24 to 48 hours before planting your terrarium and just letting the bottles sit. The moss layer serves two purposes.

For those of us who aren’t blessed with a green thumb and who are perhaps a bit forgetful, plants can be surprisingly ...

For terrariums with closed lids, if water is dripping down from the top, open the lid to let some evaporate. Likewise, you may need to add more if it looks parched.

You never need to add water or adjust these terrariums. This means you can create a miniature habitat that never needs any work. Tammy explains that 'Sealed terrariums are self-sustaining.

“I always love redoing old terrariums—I can augment the plantings that have been maturing over the past year with more details.” Make Your Own Closed Terrarium A how-to guide from Trinity ...

Mrs. Buzo, a former mural painter, began her terrarium business in 2008. “I work tiny now, and in 3-D,” she said. She takes her horticultural cues from the real-world environments where she ...

Terrariums are a fun, low-maintenance way to bring the beauty of nature indoors and make a great addition to any home. ... Water only when the soil becomes dry or when you see wilting.

A terrarium should never have standing water at its base. If needles or leaves appear dry, it's better to mist than to water, she said. And if you have a cloche ...

Terrariums let us peek at nature when we can't slip ... Buchanan's Native Plants Sandy Lee's magical terrarium scene includes blue glass rocks representing water, a garden fairy, a rock ...