I had a completely different idea for it when I bought it...
Terrariums have become very popular over the past couple years, they are popping up everywhere, magazines, pinterest, in stores. They are a great way to add a little green into your home.
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We have been working on our porch for what seems like forever now, its one of those projects that gets pushed off and we just add to it when we get around to it.
Well this past weekend we finally had something to add.
I knew when I saw the chandelier at the ReStore that it would be perfect for a terrarium to put on the porch.
Jeffrey has a HUGE green thumb and can make any sort of plant look loved. So, the plants and gardens around the house are left to him.
He was excited to take on the challenge of taking apart the light and create our largest terrarium yet. Of course the kids wanted to help...
We purchased our succulents at Lowes $2.99-$3 a piece and also picked up special cactus/succulent soil $5.99. Just like any living thing they need water, but cacti and succulents are desert plants that are made to live in dry climates. Cactus/ succulent soil allows for maximum drainage. A soil that remains wet for long periods of time can quickly kill most succulent plants.
P.S- I forgot to mention that the top of the light, which for the terrarium we made the bottom, since it was made to hang the top part was enclosed with just holes for the wires. So, it will allow for the water to drain out the bottom of the terrarium.
We love the new addition to the porch. The porch needs alot more work but just like anything, it will take some time.
Do you have any terrariums around your house?
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