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How to make a terrarium garden of succulent plants

Make a Terrarium Garden of Succulent Plants

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Buy a few succulent plants (Walmart)

Buy a few succulent plants (Walmart)

Buy a large jar (Walmart)

Buy a large jar (Walmart)

Put layers of sand or rocks and top with dirt...then plant your succulents :)

Put layers of sand or rocks and top with dirt...then plant your succulents :)

Add your little animals and/or houses etc...

Add your little animals and/or houses etc...

Turn it around and add more in the back so it's interesting on all sides :) water only occasionally when soil is very dry. Succulent plants store water in their leaves and therefore need little care.

Turn it around and add more in the back so it's interesting on all sides :) water only occasionally when soil is very dry. Succulent plants store water in their leaves and therefore need little care.

Place in a focal point and enjoy your creation :) ...maybe change the scene with the seasons...at thanksgiving add a small turkey or native Americans, at Christmas add Santa & reindeer...etc

  • Large glass jar container
  • 3-5 succulent plants
  • Dirt
  • Rocks(optional)
  • Sand(optional)
  • Little animals, trains, bridges, houses, etc