DIY: When you're looking for plants to fill your terrarium, try small succulents, fer ns or air plants.

Materials: Select a glass container with a top. Container should be 4 times as high as it i s wide. Pebbles (about a 1/3 of the planting area) Sand (just enough to cover the pebbles) Charcoal (thin layer covering the sand) Potting soil (slightly less than 2/3 of the planting area) Assortment of small house plants Ground cover (small pebbles or moss) Directions: 1. Planting area should be about of the height of the container. 2. Layer container with materials 2-5 in that order. 3. Plant plants, the tallest in the center. 4. Water the container. 5. Cover the soil with pebbles or moss. 6. Seal terrarium with cover. MAKE IT LAST: Whether you're building your own terrarium or buying one pre-assembled, the folk s at Costa also provided some very practical tips for caring for it. Never place a terrarium in direct sunlight. Do not over water your terrarium. If heavy condensation develops on the glass, u ncover the terrarium for a while and wipe down the glass. If plants need more watering they will start to droop, this is your key to water your terrarium.