Putting plants in suspended containers or baskets, making can or tea pots and terrariums could enhance the place and be admiring and fascinating to anyone who will see it. When doing these, there are certain points to be considered to make the place look very attractive and even dramatic.Anyone would never keep his/her eyes to stare and feel something about it: 1) choosing the right plants 2) containers to be used 3) the arrangement 4) where the plants will be placed.
Doing any of these is not just a hobby but also a good activity wherein not only adults would enjoy but even kids. It would challenge them to create something different and after the output, many values will be learned like- love for nature, resourcefulness, creativity, and sense of responsibility.
Hanging Pots / Baskets
Type of soil to be used- Peat-based compost is more suitable than loam because it is lighter.
Plants suitable for hanging baskets- Spider plants, Philonderon, Wax plant, Golden Photos, Scindapsus, Hedera, Wandering Jew, etc.
Note: They should be inspected more frequently and watered accordingly.
Can / Tea Pots and Terrariums
The containers and where to get them-There is no end to the number of different containers which maybe used to enhance the beauty of your plants and indeed your room or garden too. A search through store cupboards will no doubt turn up interesting items, like old tea pots, biscuits cans, bottles and jars, wine jars, fish bowls and aquariums and fermenting jars. Junk shops also make good hunting grounds.
Note: Decorative containers and those with unusual shape would be more captivating!
Can l Tea Pots
Type of soil to be used- Use loamy soil for large containers and peat-based compost for small containers and bowls. Spread pebbles or baked clay granules over the bottom to avoid water logging the plants when it is watered.
Choosing and arranging plants- Choose plants needing the same conditions, otherwise they maybe over or under watered. Arrange plants at different heights. Contrasting shapes and colors make an interesting feature. Moss-covered stones, or a piece of driftwood add touch to the feature.
Terrariums
According to Merriams-Webster’s on line dictionary, “Terrariums are usually transparent enclosure for keeping and raising plants or indoor animals like lizards and turtles.” Some hobbyists or gardeners define this as “miniature world within a glass” However, there are also terrariums arrange in open containers and the best example of these are the famous dish gardens.
Now, enjoy the fun and learn an easy way to make terrariums!
To make your terrarium more interesting,think of a theme and explain something about it. Add accents like wood, shells, or any materials to make it more meaningful.You may also draw sketches before doing it
*Look for a convenient place and have a table (with cover) to put all these things-
TOOLS/MATERIALS: 1. small spoon tied to a long stick-ideal for making planting holes 2. old fork –for raking he surface of the compost 3. cork-pushed on the end of the stick for tamping and firming roots 4. two short lengths of short wire tied to the end of a stick –ideal for lowering plants into position 5. peat-based compost soil 6. pebbles,gravel,charcoal 7. piece of blanket cut into size or capillary matting 8. bottles, jars, chosen containers 9. sprinkler or spray bottle 10. varieties of plants 11.accessories for decorations
Some Suitable Plants:
1. pepperomia 2. podocarpus
3. prayer plant 4. begonia rex
5. coleus 6.pachysandra
7. aluminium plant 8. silver edge
9. fittonia 10. button fern
STEPS:
1. Prepare all your materials 2. Place a layer of clean pebbles or gravel (Be sure to wash the gravel with soapy water and rinse well.) 3. Sprinkle charcoal over the pebbles or gravel. 4. A piece of blanket or capillary matting will keep the compost fouling the drainage materials below. 5. Carefully trickle in the compost which will run easier if it is a little on the dry side. 6. Aim to fill approximately 1/3 of the container so that there will be sufficient air for plants. You may add soil until it looks so appealing. 7. Slowly gently roll the plants on a flat surface, or squeeze in the palm of the hand so that the roots form a cylinder which can be gripped by the soft wire tool and lowered into the hole made by your spoon. 8. Then tamp the compost around the root with the cork. 9. Take some of the moss and place a thick layer on the top of the soil to for ground cover.10.Water the plants using spray bottle. See to it that the soil darkening in color to know that the water has reached the bottom. 11.Place the lid on your terrarium.12. They should be inspected and when the soil is looking dry,water it. 13. When the terrarium gets crowded, trim by pinching or using scissors. 14. Remember, you must tend them too.15. Fertilizers like fish emulsion or organic fertilizer could be of help.
Measurement- 1 drop : cup of water and put it once a month.
Additional information:
1. When making terrariums, you can also use single plants and these are appropriate for wine glasses, angular bottles , fish bowls, tall and clear vases.
2.Prefer plants which have a little burst of color on it, like yellow, red, or white. This will look elegant and beautiful.
Make something unique and wonderful – do this challenging activity!
Friday, 7. August 2009
Yes, at last the Terrariums!!!!!!!!!
Friday, 7. August 2009
Woho!
Friday, 7. August 2009
THE TERRARIUMS ARE BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, 7. August 2009
Oh no Its too Beautiful my arms cannot Draw the terrariums !
Ang ganda talaga!
Friday, 7. August 2009
the terrariums are very beautiful and lovely!
Tuesday, 11. August 2009
wow wow wow wowowieeeeeeeeeee!nice terrariums!i like it ur the best!!!!
Saturday, 15. August 2009
wow ang ganda naman {st.maria goretti
Sunday, 23. August 2009
Ganda ng terrarium gandang hubby ito.. (St. Martha Bethany)
Tuesday, 15. September 2009
wow!! its beautiful
Tuesday, 15. September 2009
Ganito pala kaganda ang terrarium. May mga tanim sa loob ng bote. Nakapagtataka lang kasi nabubuhay mga tanim. Mukhang nakalilibang na hobby. (St. Agnes)
Tuesday, 15. September 2009
Halaman sa loob ng bote, napakaganda! Mukhang mahirap gawin pero nakakaaliw at nakakagiliw tignan. ( angel s. labitoria- st. agnes )
Wednesday, 16. September 2009
it is very helpful for our environment..as if we are living in a green surroundings!!!!
Wednesday, 16. September 2009
para pong ang gandang gawin ng terrarium. nakakaexcite po gawin.
Wednesday, 16. September 2009
Its so very artistic and beautiful. Parang magic….{ Gr.III- St. Lucy}
Wednesday, 16. September 2009
Ang galing!! maganda syang hobby pero parang mahirap ata gawin….(CCC-Grade III-St. Cecilia)
Thursday, 17. September 2009
Wow! Ang ganda ng Terrarium. Excited na ako gumawa kasi maganda iyong hobby….
Thursday, 17. September 2009
Wow! The Terrariums are very lovely and as a leader we will make our own Terrarium unique & beautiful.
Thursday, 17. September 2009
So nice and beautiful!
Everyone can try and have this at home, kahit isa lang.
Very friendly to Mother Nature.
Friday, 18. September 2009
WOW IT’S WONDERFUL!
Friday, 18. September 2009
miss ang ganda po ng website nyo gawa pa po kau ng marami ha! para madami po kaming matutunan sa inyo :)) ingat! xd
Friday, 18. September 2009
Excited na akong gumawa ng terrarium sa tuesday
(CCC Grade III-St. Agnes)
Friday, 18. September 2009
i’m very excited to make a terrarium because it makes me happy when i saw a terrarium
Saturday, 19. September 2009
Nice picture. I want to make a terrarium..
(CCC Grade 3-St.Cecilia)
Saturday, 19. September 2009
..,’w0w!!
..,’exciting gawin ang terrarium!!
grade 3-st.agnes
Saturday, 19. September 2009
wow! amazing!
i want to try doing it now
-gr.3 st.agnes
Saturday, 19. September 2009
Nice picture. I want to make a terrarium.
(CCC Grade 3-St.Cecilia)
Saturday, 19. September 2009
awesome! i’m already excited in doing our school project.
CCC grade 3 - st. agnes
Saturday, 19. September 2009
Thank you for this wonderful information… i love it!!!
Saturday, 19. September 2009
wow!!!it is very fantastic!
from 3 st.Lucy.
it is a helpful website
we need it!
Saturday, 19. September 2009
very informative and very beautiful I’ve learned a lot from this blog. =)
(John Adrian Navarra from 3- St. Lucy.
Sunday, 20. September 2009
The terranium is beautiful and i’m excited to do this at school too… also it can be done at the house with my mother guidance… its enjoyable to do this with my family….
Sunday, 20. September 2009
This really promotes a good informative view of the topic, very fulfilling.
Monday, 21. September 2009
I think it’s great to have this kind of project. I’m excited to do it na…. but I think it’s a kinda hard to do….
Monday, 21. September 2009
Thanks mam for the site of the terrariums.. got the assignment already.. thx
Monday, 21. September 2009
the terrariums are beautiful. they are like mini gardens. i think students must try this project because it is really easy to make.
Monday, 21. September 2009
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Monday, 21. September 2009
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Monday, 21. September 2009
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CCC Grade III-St Lucy
Monday, 21. September 2009
i want to make a cute terrarium, it seems fun!
Tuesday, 22. September 2009
yessss! at last terrarium. it is a very good project
Friday, 25. September 2009
~maám , yan pu ung project nmin sa hele… (ata) maám mahirap pu b?~
Saturday, 17. October 2009
i’ve decided to make it as a new project! Great!
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