A roundup of plant and flower-related posts from the AT sites from the past week. This week there were dinosaurs lurking in the foliage, trees hiding in cans, flowers at the table, outdoor-inspired decor, and flower classes in Paris...
PlantTherapy: AT Plant Roundup
The dinosaur terrariums, above, come from Ohdeedoh. Rooar!
AT:SF posted on a simple kit to grow a tree, a great all-inclusive gift idea to teach someone the fun of growing a plant from seed.
Another AT:SF post this week discussed how plants and pets can coexist. A few serious stories in the comments, it is absolutely worth investigating for the welfare of your pet.
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I tried to grow terrarium plants and they all rotted at the plant base from too much moisture, although I rarely watered. Any advice for another try?
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Kimg924 -
How did you layer your soil? A good setup will have four layers: pea gravel or coarse sand on the bottom, then charcoal, then sphagnum, then soil. This is to help regulate the moisture in the soil. It may also help to let air into the terrarium once per week (something Logee's told me was good to do). If the soil cannot drain and the terrarium stays closed, then this can spell trouble for the plants (rot).
Don't give up, though! Not sure where you are located, but there are a few good places to consult in NYC. But on the web you can try this one page on The Garden Helper which also links to a plants list, as well as terrariums.com, which has information pages (and, of course, sells supplies).
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oh right on. thanks, Matt. I didn't layer. I just bought "indoor plant potting soil."
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