How to make your own pumpkin terrarium

From Country Living UK

Wondering how to up your pumpkin game this year? If you're looking for something a bit different from your usual decoration carved with a crooked smile, then you'll be pleased to find out that pumpkin terrariums are now a thing – and easy to create at home!

This fun DIY project is simpler than it looks and perfect for plant lovers everywhere. Filled with succulents, this can be a quirky garden centrepiece and looks really impressive.

It's also really fun to make and you'll want to create a whole load of pumpkin terrariums in varying sizes to fill your house.

If you've got a flat-top pumpkin you can omit the carving altogether and simply glue down the moss before adding your plants, but if you're working with your average round pumpkin then you'll need to carve a space to fit your plants in.

You will need:

• Medium to large pumpkin (the larger the better)

• Moss

• Small succulents of your choice in pots

• Knife

• Water spray to moisten

• Glue (optional)

To make:

1. Mark out the top of your pumpkin in black felt pen and carve out to remove the lid, just as you would if carving in the traditional way. You'll want the top of the pumpkin to be quite wide as this is where your terrarium will be positioned.

2. Next, remove the insides of the pumpkin with a spoon so there is a clear space to fill.

3. Fill your pumpkin to the top with moss to create a grassy effect. Trim your moss slightly and leave some for later.

4. Remove your plants from their pots, making sure to get rid of any soil that is left on the plants too and place your succulents directly onto the moss.

5. Arrange your plants in size order. Place your biggest succulent as a focal point and to draw attention to your terrarium, then place the smaller plants around this one, as you wish. If you find your plants don't stick to the moss, add some non-toxic glue (which won't harm your plants) to hold them in place.

6. Once you've finished placing your plants in the moss, add the extra moss from earlier around the sides to give your terrarium a rustic look, then stand back and admire your work.

Sadly your pumpkin terrarium won't last very long, but the look is effective and will wow any guests who visit your home for Halloween.

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