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Terrariums-Part 4 Planting your Terrarium - Page 2


© Diana Pederson
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Aug 8, 1997


Sixth, add any decorative items such as ceramic or plastic animals or rocks that you wish to use. Let your imagination run wild here--you can create tiny scenes in your terrarium.

Seventh, carefully water your new terrarium. Be very careful not to saturate the soil if the terrarium will be covered. You don't want your terrarium to mold or rot because of too much moisture. If you observe an excessive amount of condensation on the sides of a closed terrarium, lift the cover for a day to allow some of the moisture to evaporate. Of course, with an open terrarium, you'll have to test the soil for dampness and water as necessary.

Until next week, good gardening to you!

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4.   Dec 1, 1998 3:19 AM
Hello:

You want a vivarium rather than a terrarium. Most critters would damage the plants in your terrarium. Visit a local pet shop to get some ideas on plants and critters that work well togethe ...

-- posted by Diana_Pederson
3.   Nov 28, 1998 11:31 AM
I was wondering what types of animals can be sucessfully kept in a terrarium which is kept in medium light, and at a warm temperature? I am interested in starting a terrarium, but also want to include ...

-- posted by kniblett
2.   Aug 10, 1997 8:53 AM
Hi Deborah:

I don't understand--doesn't the aquarium already have a bottom? Normally terrariums aren't growing outside. It's definitely an indoor type probject.

If you need a terrarium, you can ...

-- posted by Diana_Pederson
1.   Aug 9, 1997 12:45 PM
Hi, Diana,

I'm using this discussion form more as a guestbook since I found your "enabling garden" web ring.
It is a small world. I have an aquarium that has been used for nothing except a demonst ...

-- posted by Deborah_Jeter



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