Terrariums are currently a very big trend in design. These easy, miniature gardens are a great way to bring the outdoors in or for anyone who has a black thumb. They make great gifts, and are a great way to get children started with gardening.
From a design perspective, terrariums are also one of the best ways to make a bold statement in any space.
Dan Faires, the Design Star season five fan favorite and host of HGTV's DanMade shares his tips:
The basic steps for making your own terrarium are very simple:
Caring for your terrarium:
Another tip that I would give to those of you who might be discouraged by the prices of these leaded glass terrariums is, get creative. I found a large vase at a thrift store for $3 and it has worked perfectly to display my daffodils that are about to bloom!
Featured terranium available at UrbanOutfitters.com, $39