DIY Terrariums - Indoor Garden Beauties

Enjoy this group of DIY terrariums that you can create in no time for a beautiful little bit of indoor gardening in your own home.

Do you feel like you have a black thumb? Try creating a terrarium.

The closed terrarium above needs to be pruned a bit, but how amazing it is that I don't have to water it. See the condensation on the sides. That's the beauty of this terrarium. I originally planted a polka dot plant, but it seems like the ferns are taking over. You can see the entire easy terrarium tutorial here.

More recently, I made this open terrarium with a pretty orchid that loves humidity but may not do so well in a closed terrarium. It does have the typical gravel and charcoal layers at the bottom for drainage and to prevent mold or fungus from growing, followed by a sterile potting mix.

What about other types of terrariums? Terrarium containers can come in all kinds of forms, from something like small goldfish bowls to large aquariums.

Here are a few more terrific terrarium ideas from some of my blogging friends.

The first is a Succulent Terrarium from Lovely Greens. Everyone is in love with succulents, and they make good terrarium plants too, but they need air circulation, so open containers are a good idea. In this article, Tanya teams up with Ashley Bentley, a creator of beautiful terrariums, to show you just how she makes her little works of art.

How about this fun and inexpensive Coke Bottle Terrarium from Adirondack Girl at Heart? The simple container makes it easy to maintain, prune, and replace any plant material that isn't doing well.

Another closed terrarium by Barb at Our Fairfield Home and Garden,  shows us how to embellish with her Rustic Cottage Getaway in a terrarium. Great for those of you who love miniature gardens.

And now for a little on the unusual side, we have Garden Therapy with Terrarium Night Lights. What a wonderful idea using a waterproof LED light to give your container a little glow.

I love this thrift store DIY by Kim of The Kim Six Fix. Her Thrift Store Chandelier Terrarium is so clever, you'll be scouting thrift stores to make some for yourself.

Why not add some miniatures to your terrarium like Pam's Simple Terrarium Tutorial from House of Hawthornes? Pam is the Queen of Vintage and is always finding great ways to repurpose antiques and garage sale finds.

Last but not least, this Rainbow Terrarium with faux succulents from Bre of Average but Inspired was too fun not to include. After all, who doesn't love creating with sand art?

What do you think? Aren't they fun? A great project for a rainy day that will give you many days of enjoyment.