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You’ve likely seen stylish terrariums filling the pages of all of your favorite interior design catalogs, but did you know that these unique gardens are also very easy to make at home? Here are just a few simple ways to create your own terrarium and add a bit of greenery to your rental at Avana Stone Canyon!

1. Whether you choose a small, round terrarium that you can hang from the ceiling or a larger, tank-style option for very large creations, you’ll want to choose something in a durable class that will enable you to see the plants through the sides.
2. Add a layer of small stones or pebbles to the bottom of the terrarium for proper water drainage. This should measure about one-inch thick.
3. Add another one-inch layer of activated charcoal on top of that for a finer drainage system.
4. Top it off with a 1.5-inch layer of sphagnum moss to hold the soil in place and prevent it from sliding into the pebbles.
5. Take a soil designed especially for terrariums and pre-moisten it using a spray bottle of water. Add a thick layer of three to four inches on top of everything.
6. Remove pot-bound roots from your plants and add them to the soil. You may need to divide the plant into sections if it’s too big to fit the scale of the terrarium.
7. Decorate with rocks and other accessories.

Terrariums: A Guide to Plants and Care [Better Homes & Gardens]
How To Make Terrariums [About Home]
Make Your Own Terrarium [HGTV]

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The next time you’re craving something more elaborate than your usual morning coffee, pay a visit to Commonwealth Coffeehouse & Bakery. This favorite local coffee shop is located in a building that looks like a renovated house, and once you venture inside you’ll find that it’s just as cozy as one too. White subway tiles and antique light sconces line the walls, country-style furnishings fill the dining area, and outside, French bistro tables create charming seating areas on the spacious wooden deck.

The skilled baristas at Commonwealth Coffeehouse & Bakery happily prepare frothy cappuccinos topped with elaborate foam art, while the seasonal lattes feature unique combinations of flavors and the classic drip coffee impresses even the most knowledgeable coffee experts. There is also a delicious food menu that boasts breakfast burritos, chocolate croissants, and Ahi tuna sandwiches for lunch.

No matter the time of day, Commonwealth Coffeehouse & Bakery is just the place to visit when you need a pick-me-up.

Commonwealth Coffeehouse & Bakery
118 Davis Court
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 560-2955
www.commonwealthcoffeehouse.com

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