Display tillandsia (one or more) on sand or decorative rocks in a pretty bowl, hanging glass bubbles or a creative sculpture. Local garden centers have specific areas for terrarium dwarf plants ...

glass beads, or even weather-resistant ceramic tile. These finished blocks can be set into a new concrete patio or sidewalk. You can use them as simple stepping stones in a miniature garden.

LOUIS — From sand and silica, glass grows blooming over the garden. "The pieces that you ... hints of yellow mingle instinctively with lava rock, coral stems and copper leaves ...