Fairy Garden DIY Ideas
Fairy gardens have become increasingly popular. This article gives you some DIY ideas for getting started. From where to buy plants to adding in accessories and how to create a beautiful landscape, this article helps as you begin to create your fairy garden.
Fairy gardens are a fun way to add whimsy and creativity to your garden. Even though there are many fairy garden starter kits and accessories available, why not let your imagination run wild and make one yourself? Creating your own fairy garden allows you to tap into your creativity. The sky really is the limit when it comes to creating your fairy garden.
With so many options you might not know where to begin. This article provides you with some DIY tips to get started.
Decorating the area in your fairy garden can really show off your creativity. One of the first steps is to pick out the right greenery. Make sure to buy plants, moss, and succulents that will remain the appropriate size. Luckily, these options are available at most nurseries and greenhouses.
You will want to select plants that won’t grow very large, as they will easily outgrow the entire fairy garden. Also, make sure you pick plants that thrive in similar conditions. For example, you won’t be able to have a full sun plant and a full shade plant in the same container. Neither will get exactly what they need and both will have difficulty thriving.
Here are some of the many plants that are great for fairy gardens:
Some of these plants will have larger leaves than others and some might get taller. Think about the overall look you want to achieve and the size of your fairy garden as you select your plants.
Picking your plants and selecting your container go hand in hand. Make sure your container gives your plants enough room to grow. You don’t want them to be too crowded. You also want to leave room for the accessories you plan to add. However, beginners might want to start small. Going too large can make you feel overwhelmed.
Almost anything will work as a container for a fairy garden, but whatever you use, make sure it has holes for proper drainage.
Container Choices:
Once you have a container and some greenery, look at creating some streams, mushrooms, or other natural-looking features. Below are some ideas to get you started:
Accessories will allow you to really show off your personality and your creativity. Some fairy gardeners like to stick with a theme. For example, you can create a mythical land or a miniature zoo.
Miniature accessories are available at a variety of stores and online. Many craft stores and greenhouses will have a lot of fun items you can add to your fairy garden. Stores often carry items suited for specific seasons or that are holiday-themed.
Thrift stores and garage sales are also great places to find items for your fairy garden. Keep both your eyes and your mind open, as many items sold at these places can be used in a fairy garden even if they aren’t being sold for that specific purpose.
If you are feeling ambitious you can also build some of these accessories. You can either use items you find around the house or buy raw supplies. Use small sticks from your yard or popsicle sticks to build fences, ladders, and even houses. Glue a small terra cotta pot to a saucer to create a birdbath. Your resources are only as limited as your creativity.
Below are popular accessories added to fairy gardens:
The possibilities are limitless when it comes to adding accessories to your new fairy garden. From hammocks to figurines, to campfire pits and birdbaths, you can add it in and really make the small space your own.
Adding lights is another fun way to breathe life into your DIY fairy garden. There are many kinds of solar lights in all shapes and sizes available for purchase. They can be used around different landscaping features such as the pools or streams you create.
Lights can also be added to any of the buildings you establish in your fairy garden. In the evenings, this will give the illusion of a magical creature residing in your garden.
There is no limit to what you can create in your fairy garden. With so many different plants, accessories, and themes, you can let your creativity run wild. Change things up with the seasons or start a collection of fairy gardens with different themes. These miniature garden scenes are both easy and fun for people of all ages. Your only limit is your imagination.
