Most people who keep terrarium know the answer to the question “how often should I clean my terrarium?” Unfortunately, there are some people who have never kept a terrarium before. For those people, this may seem like a very logical question. After all, the goal is to have a clean and healthy environment so that…
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When you have decided to build a terrarium on your own, the next question is, “How much do terrariums cost?” Building a terrarium is not always an inexpensive matter. There are some things that you need to purchase in order to get started. You will also need to purchase a substrate, a starter fungus and…
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Is Moss good for terrariums? Many people will make a big fuss about the answer to that question, and rightly so. It is after all a very popular and long lasting plant, and many people like using it. However, there are other plants out there that are better choices, and are certainly better for your…
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You can begin to plant a flower garden anytime between late spring and early fall. You don’t even need to know the difference of the seasons as long as you allow your plants enough time to grow and blossom. Flower gardens are not just beautiful but they are healthy and add wonderful colors to any…
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Some people do ask that question, “Is black plastic container safe for vegetable garden?” The truth is, plastic has been used for decades in the making of vegetable garden containers. However, because of certain environmental factors and its effects on the environment, it’s finally getting put to a stop for good. Here’s why. Plastic is…
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As long as the container has good drainage, you’ll be fine. However, this isn’t going to be the case if the can has been sitting around for a while. That won’t allow the water to drain properly. The plants within will starve. If you can fix the problem before you plant your first crop, all…
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You may have heard the question “Do raised garden beds need a liner?” or “Container gardening without a liner?”. These two questions are actually pretty easy to answer. The simple answer is that yes, raised garden beds do need a liner. You can use a layer of gravel to cover the bottom of a container…
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Carnivorous plants are native to bogs and can survive without many nutrients as they catch insects to gather the nitrogen. They attract insects by producing nectar at the rim. When the bugs travel into the plant, the leaves either close and trap the prey like the Venus Flytrap, or they cannot climb back up the…
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What is the best soil for carnivorous plants? Most of the carnivorous plants require soil that are moist to wet in warmer climate and less moisture in the winter months. Do not use garden soil as it is not suitable and will kill the carnivorous plants. The ideal planting media for most of these carnivorous…
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How do you grow plants in a terrarium? Here are twelve of the top growing small terrarium plants, and great tips and inspiration to make it even easier for you to get started growing your very own organic garden (no matter how small the terrarium is). Here they are: Sunflower – The great thing about…
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