So you’re thinking about getting yourself a tabletop terrarium indoor garden planter, or you’re thinking about giving one as a gift, and you want to learn a little more about if it’s worth it and how to care for one.

The good news is that they can be relatively easy to care for and can be a great way to work a little greenery into your home. In fact, they provide a relatively maintenance-free way to do so. By remembering just a few tips such as those detailed in this article, you can enjoy the benefits of bringing plants indoors, throughout the year.

To set your terrarium up, mix together some pea-sized gravel with some activated charcoal and lay this along the bottom of the tray. The pea gravel will allow the soil to drain and the terrarium to moderate itself, while the charcoal will help to inhibit the growth of mold and other harmful elements that can cause root rot and other problems.

Next, place a layer of soil over the top of the gravel and fill it nearly to the top of the tray. Create depressions in the soil where you plan to plant your plants, taking care that they should not be overcrowded. Place your plant’s roots in the depressions you have created and tamp the soil into place, being sure to entirely cover the root system of any plants you have settled.

Place your terrarium in a sunny location and water it lightly before replacing the top. Do not overwater, because as the plant absorbs water, transpires, and releases the water back into the air of the terrarium, it will condense on the glass and feed itself back into the soil, continuing the cycle.

Be sure you rotate your tabletop terrarium indoor garden planter periodically, as your plants will lean into the direction of the sunlight and will become uneven if you don't. Every so often, open your terrarium, wipe off the glass, and trim any dead growth from off of your plants.

If the soil is dry, water lightly once more before replacing the top. Pay close attention to signs of mold growth, and if you see any, gently remove them with a napkin or cloth, attempting not to disturb the area in the process so as not to release any spores.

If your plants become too large or crowd each other, sometimes you can simply trim them back and remove the trimmed growth. Otherwise, you will need to select a larger terrarium kit to move the arrangement.

A terrarium arrangement such as the one we have described can be a rewarding and creative element of your home decor, and a great way to care for indoor plants that requires relatively little maintenance. If you’re looking for some original handcrafted designs to make a match for your home or to give as a gift, visit H Potter at HPotter.com.

H Potter provides unique, handcrafted gifts from high-quality materials like the terrariums about which we spoke but also many other unique creations such as trellises, patio torches, planters, and much more. Visit their website listed above and reach out to them at 208-640-4206 if you have any questions.