Fill bottom of a mason jar with gravel and create the prettiest green accent for your home

A terrarium is just like an aquarium, except instead of fish, the focus is plants. Typically, you select plants that are easy to care for and easy to grow and make sure they will grow well together. Terrariums are planted to look like mini-gardens or forests and will usually thrive with little to no maintenance.

As winter creeps ever closer, there are many ways to keep your green thumb going throughout the cooler season. A terrarium will help you bring the outdoors inside in a decorative way. Terrariums can be sealed or open, and we'll take a look at how to do both today.

Analog Me shows us how to create this gorgeous three-tiered terrarium. The little creatures strategically placed inside bring a whimsical feel to the little mini-garden.

The stacked look will create a visually interesting terrarium tower that will keep green in your life during the next couple of seasons until spring.

Kelly Christine researched terrariums and decided to try her hand at a sand terrarium. The best plants for sand terrariums are cacti to create a desert-like feel. Most of the products you need for this project are likely lying around the house, and of course, you can always find what you need at your local arts and crafts store. Have fun and get creative with your sand pattern.

Seeing a natural habitat on a bedside table might be the thing you need to wind down after a hectic day. Turning a mason jar into a terrarium lamp is a relaxing way to enjoy the evening and reuse something that might otherwise end up in a landfill. Get the full tutorial here.

Ruffled Blog shows us just how easy it is to make these vertical terrariums that take up virtually no space. They'd make a welcome addition to your kitchen or office and could thrive in just about any environment. If you would rather make a closed terrarium, this tutorial explains how to make that happen as well.

These end table terrariums from Making it Lovely feature succulents and a sea life theme. You can see the little mermaids inside are the finishing touch to bring a nod to the ocean through these lovely terrariums. Succulents are very easy to care for, and only need a little bit of water here and there to thrive.

Which terrarium project are you most excited to complete? Please let us know which is your favorite in the comments and SHARE with your gardening friends. Happy planting!