Making a terrarium is about as close as you can get to a Zen DIY project. Once you have gathered the proper materials and squared away your plant selections, it’s as simple as layering it all together ...

Of the two types of terrariums, open and closed, a self-sustaining terrarium is the closed type. It's created with plants and ...

If you want to learn how to make your own terrarium that looks ... Add a small handful of activated charcoal into the Terrarium. This helps to filter and purify the water and stops it from smelling.

To find out more about making your very own terrarium ... To do this, simply layer the bottom of your terrarium with the pebbles, scatter some of the activated charcoal on top and add in a ...

Need a winter planting project? Carrie Engel from Valley View Farms demonstrates the steps for building a terrarium that can thrive indoors.