If you happen to be looking for a novel, fun, and practical way to exercise your creative tendencies and you want to try out something new that you’ve never experimented with before, then a terrarium may be perfect for you, or even as a gift for a loved one.

What’s great about all terrariums and not just larger versions is the fact that each of them gives you so much flexibility in design. There’s basically no limit on how you can set up the interior design of a terrarium. Sure, there are plants that won’t thrive in them the same as others, but you don’t need to fill your terrarium with plants!

A terrarium is like a sketchbook; it has no marks on it and leaves you with the reins. If you want to fill it with a miniature scene you can, if you want to make it look like a little garden you can, and if you want to use it as a simple showcase for a collection of interesting mementos you can. Fill one with rocks and figurines or use it as a display case for another series of interesting tidbits and you will be well on your way to adding some color to your home, and all using the terrarium as a creative and dignified frame.

This is just one of the functions of a large terrarium, however, and though they are great for these decorative purposes, they are also ideal for people looking to add a little greenery to their homes and lives without requiring too much of them.

Many plants require a lot of care, attention, nutrients, and water, but in a lot of ways, a terrarium can be a largely self-sustaining ecosystem. They’re not no-maintenance, but they are low maintenance, which makes them ideal for people who don’t want to fuss over picky plants.

Once you add in some gravel and activated charcoal into the base of your terrarium, you can add soil and then plants such as cacti or orchids. Depending on the needs of the plants you add, you can regulate the moisture levels; that is to say, a closed terrarium will recycle water back into the soil as it transpires from the plant, reducing your need to pay constant attention. Then again, some arid-condition loving plants like cacti are well suited to open terrariums and will not need a lot of water or attention in the first place.

As you can see, there are plenty of ways you can bring a terrarium into your home and enjoy the benefits of the creative outlet they will provide you. However, you first need to find the right terrarium for you!

Make it easy on yourself and shop at Hpotter.com, where you can find not only unique, high-quality terrariums but plenty of other interesting gifts for your house and home that will lend you plenty of distinction. Pick out your favorite large terrarium from their collection and be sure to check out their other decorative and functional trellises, torches, and other unique finds.