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 ...

Rocks are big in landscape design, and big rocks in a landscape are huge. Rocks add drama to the garden; their mere size and surface -- chiseled or weathered -- create a sense of timelessness and age.