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Low-Maintenance Terrariums For Little Green Thumbs

Start little plant lovers out on the right foot with easy-to-care-for terrariums.

Terrariums are low maintenance, so they're perfect for little plant lovers. There's no limit to what you can put in a terrarium, so you can even forage the backyard for materials. Kids will love having their own tiny plants to take care of.


What you'll need:


Want to get all your supplies in one place? This Creativity for Kids Grow 'n Glow Terrarium (pictured above) has everything you need.

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Instructions:

1. Wash and dry your Mason jar.

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Fairy Garden Mini River Rock

2. Add a 1" layer of mini rocks to the bottom of the jar. You may want to shake the jar to even out the layer.

3. Add about 2" of potting soil on top of the rocks.


SuperMoss Moss Mix

4. Tear a small bit of moss from the moss mix, then add it on top of the soil. Arrange the moss however you'd like. There's no wrong way to do this!


Mini Rabbit

5. Once you're happy with your moss, add figurines to the scene.

6. Give your terrarium a light spritz of water, then put the lid back on the jar. Your terrarium will need a little spritz of water every few weeks to keep the greenery happy.


Top image credit: Creativity for Kids Grow 'n Glow Terrarium via Amazon

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