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Have you heard of those adorable Fairy gardens?
They're becoming increasingly popular and more and more people love that new addition in their house or backyard.
What are Fairy Gardens?
A Fairy Garden is basically a miniature garden made of natural materials such as pebbles, wood and living plants. It's meant to be an enchanted green scene where live tiny magical creatures such as Fairies, but also gnomes, dwarfs, elves etc. supposed to bring good luck to your home.
They usually include several components like fantastical figurines, but also miniature benches, houses, pathways, bridges and rivers that create this unique small universe and give it a charming soul.
What setting for a Fairy Garden?
Since the Fairy Gardens are created and imagined from scratch, there is an unlimited number of different types, design and themes out there!
If they are placed inside the house, they more likely will be small and grown in containers garden such as pot plants, jars or glass containers.
If they're part of a backyard, there is no size limitation and other themes become possible like a woodland Fairy garden (installed at the food of a tree) or the use of an existing water feature (mini boat, bridge, dock).
Fairy Garden Design
Once the theme is chosen, the different landscaping elements are gathered and assembled together in order to create the scaled miniature garden in a most realistic way as possible.
Very often, pebbles and gravel are used in order to reflect a path or courtyard just like in real life.
A different and recent decorative use for the crushed rocks and recycled coloured glass especially, that are able to suit any crazy idea!
Gravel binder comes also very handy in the project, since it can be used with any stone and holds the pebbles in place. And because it let the water come through, the surrounding small living plants can be watered without any issue!
Benefits of a Fairy Garden
Aesthetically beautiful and low maintenance, they are a great option for putting a green addition in small spaces like a small living room or a balcony.
They're perfect for children who can be educated about nature and gardening while being inventive and having a lot of fun.
They are also loved by older people who love gardening but find it physically too taxing.
For all, it encourages imagination and creativity and brings that magical touch in our everyday lives!
If you want to create an enchanted space then one great way to achieve this is to make a fairy garden. Whether designing for old or young, an enchanted garden can provide a beautiful natural haven for both humans and wildlife!
Five Good Reasons to Make a Fairy Garden
It creates a fun, magical space for children
If you believe in fairies, this is one of the best ways to attract them
This type of garden is eco-friendly and thus good for the environment
It creates a haven for wildlife
It can stimulate the imagination and provide a refuge from the busy modern world
How to Make a Fairy Garden
The first thing to think about is design. Much will depend on the size of your garden, but the key aspects are:
Fairy-friendly flowers, such as native wildflowers
A natural layout, preferably part-wild, rather than a formal design
Homes and food for animals, birds and insects
Compost heaps, rainwater butts and other eco-friendly garden areas
Fairy statues
Trees and natural hedgerows
Sensory stimulation - scented plants, tinkling bells, fairy lights, running water, edible fruits
Tiny houses and secret places for fairies to hide in
A secret area of the garden to play with the fairies!
Inspiration for Making a Fairy Garden
You will probably have a vague idea of what your ideal garden should look like. Everyone is different - you might prefer the quaint flower fairies, or wish to go for a darker, Gothic version of Fairyland. Get inspiration from the fairies - draw ideas from fairy art, fantasy fashion, nature, and the wild places. Try a theme, such as the seashore or woods.
