Miniature Mediterranean Garden Challenge!
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 6:38 pm
So I'm working on a terrarium for my Jeweled Lacerta - a wall lizard native to Spain, Portugal, and northwestern Italy - and I thought it would be really cool to do a miniature herb garden like the ones that seem to be a staple Spanish and Italian traditions.
The challenge? The "garden" in question is indoors, roughly three feet wide, four feet long, and three feet tall. Soil is sandy, well-drained and not likely to be fertilized much. Low-to-moderate humidity, lighting probably counts as partial sun.
I already have a dwarf lavender species Lavandula angustifolia "Wee One" and a dwarf basil, and maybe will get creeping thyme, but I'm looking for more adequately small and sturdy species. However the real problem is how to lay this out in the enclosure. I'm not really much of a landscaper (an unfortunate flaw for a reptile keeper) and have no idea of how to make these plants look good.
Then I had an idea: there might be a gardener somewhere that will enjoy the challenge! So if there's anyone out there willing to give layout advice or to suggest plant choices I would really appreciate the help.
Thanks for your time!
The challenge? The "garden" in question is indoors, roughly three feet wide, four feet long, and three feet tall. Soil is sandy, well-drained and not likely to be fertilized much. Low-to-moderate humidity, lighting probably counts as partial sun.
I already have a dwarf lavender species Lavandula angustifolia "Wee One" and a dwarf basil, and maybe will get creeping thyme, but I'm looking for more adequately small and sturdy species. However the real problem is how to lay this out in the enclosure. I'm not really much of a landscaper (an unfortunate flaw for a reptile keeper) and have no idea of how to make these plants look good.
Then I had an idea: there might be a gardener somewhere that will enjoy the challenge! So if there's anyone out there willing to give layout advice or to suggest plant choices I would really appreciate the help.
Thanks for your time!