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Good Morning,

It's important to know what species of frog(s) will be housed?
Therefore, as you collect your supplies they will be suitable for the - frog- inhabitants.

You will need good lights, and a well drained ABG substrate.
ABG- ABG, Atlanta Botanical Gardens Mix | Reptile Substrate | Josh's Frogs
Consider drilling your enclosure - for good drainage?
If this is your first build----- I will guarantee you --- you will never be sorry.

If you need help with the supplies for drilling/drainage let me know.
There is a thread around with instructions, photos of the supplies and part #s- from Home Depot.

A large ( tall as possible ) piece of wood to be the focal point----> the tree
? perhaps a tall hollow pc of cork - see: modular cork planters:
New England Herpetoculture LLC - Wood For Terrariums & Vivariums
Cork Tube 12 | Josh's Frogs

For a super selection of all supplies: Supplies - Vivariums In The Mist

The moss at the base of the tree is simple:
Live Tropical Moss

Moderator deranged chipmunk - Bill - is the plant 'guy'.
He will know exactly what will plant is good for the back ie the [a small tree looking plant[/I]
I did something similar , recently with a plant. Bill will remember what this is. I don't

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Lance leaf ficus is a great little grownd cover---is will no go crazy like the oak leaf one.
Ficus sp. 'Lance Leaf'

Mini mondo grass does well:
Mini Mondo Grass - Ophiopogon japonicus nana

For the gravel - or dry stream- ask Paul digitalpunk he did something like this recently.

Check out Paul's and Bill's build threads.

Do you, by any chance, know where I can see an example of mini mondo in a vivarium or terrarium. It's not that I don't trust you, I just want to see what it would look like!