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Brushes come in handy during your terrarium build when you’ve finished placing everything and need to tidy it up. Like the curved scissors, the angled head makes it great for reaching around corners and under branches in a terrarium –it’s very helpful. For example, if you want to work with sand art or add some decorative gravel, you can direct it where you want in your terrarium instead of dumping it all in the middle. In a similar vein, for terrariums with larger openings, a scoop is very useful in not creating a tonne of mess. I got my soil scoop for a couple of dollars at a garden center. Secateurs
Unless you’re building in a big carboy or demijohn container with a big volume and narrow opening (in which case telescopic tools will be necessary), you don’t need anything specialist for this function.The thing is, the best types of wood for terrariums are usually hardwoods. Meaning they’re super tough(like manzanita wood or grapevine wood). And to cut them, you’re going to need something more heavy-duty. Before planting, trim off longer roots to prevent overgrowing. This is essential for maintaining mini plants in a small space. Remove any decayed or yellowing leaves at this stage, and tease apart root-bound plants to give them a head start. It’s especially important for terrariums with narrow openings that you can’t fit your hand through (like super tiny terrariums). Still, even open terrariums are much easier with the added dexterity of a precise grabbing tool. Make sure to add a good dose of activated charcoal to the mix. Available powdered or in pellets, activated charcoal will remove unwanted toxins, absorb chemicals and keep your terrarium healthier for longer. Ready your plants
Just like your garden and houseplants, terrarium plants hate to sit in water, so drainage holes are a must. Prevent waterlogging by lining your terrarium with a two-inch layer of small stones and pebbles, and add a deeper layer for narrow or tall terrariums. Shells, sea glass and colourful marbles also work well. Food
Making your own terrarium
airflow is particularly important for succulents and cacti, so make sure each plant has space to expand. Plants for terrarium colour No, you will never get it truly clean, yes, your plants will suffer, and no, your terrarium will not survive. 6. Springtails (The Clean-Up Crew) It’s a good idea to plan out the design before you start positioning each plant, as moving them from their initial position can cause serious disruption in such a limited space.