{"id":13035,"date":"2019-12-11T11:30:13","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T00:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=13035"},"modified":"2022-05-31T21:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T10:00:33","slug":"fairy-garden-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/fairy-garden-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Magical fairy garden ideas \u2013 inspiration for your own DIY fairy garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s a niche hobby <\/span>increasingly<\/span><\/span> beloved around the world. <\/span>Miniature gardening involves creating tiny gardens with plants and other elements all in scale with each other<\/span><\/span>. Its gardeners construct elaborate vignettes with bonsai trees, dwarf plants and accessories. But what exactly is a fairy garden? <\/span>They’re sometimes also known as dish gardens, teacup gardens, gnome gardens and windowsill gardens<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>But whatever you call it, a fairy garden is <\/span><\/span>simply<\/span><\/span> an <\/span><\/span>extremely<\/span><\/span> enchanting type of miniature garden<\/span><\/span>. And that’s why I’ve put the best fairy garden ideas in the one spot for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

So what sets a fairy garden apart from a standard miniature garden? Well, all miniature garden arrangements are <\/span>inevitably<\/span><\/span> cute. But fairy gardens have that whimsical and magical element to them. They suggest little woodland creatures are living beside you in your landscape. And what’s not to love about that?<\/span><\/p>\n

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You might like to build yourself a magical space for your own amusement, or as a conversation piece. Or you might like to create a fairy garden to bewitch your children. Either way, it doesn\u2019t actually have to resemble a traditional backyard garden. Some fairy gardeners create worlds with mountains and deserts, undersea or farm scenes. Some enthusiasts even create entire villages.<\/p>\n

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One thing I\u2019ve noticed is that a fairy garden isn’t <\/span>necessarily<\/span><\/span> always feminine in style. There are plenty of examples of fairy gardens that have a masculine appeal. What about creating a tiny man-cave for your elves? <\/span>Perhaps<\/span><\/span> a surfer-elf BBQ scene (this would look perfect contained in an old Weber)? Need a gift for your wine-loving friend? How about a Dionysian vignette, complete with cheeky little creatures having drunken shenanigans? The choice is yours, so let your imagination run free! There are so many potential fairy garden ideas. You\u2019re <\/span>certainly<\/span><\/span> not limited to making a cute home for Tinkerbell.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here, I\u2019ve compiled 40 fairy garden ideas for creating an adorable, realistic fairy garden. Of course, you could<\/em> always buy a mass-produced plastic ‘fairy door’ and nail it to a tree in your garden. But where’s the fun in that?! Stand by for a bunch of ideas that are so much more rewarding.<\/p>\n

1. Planning your fairy garden<\/h2>\n

Wondering where to start? It\u2019s easy. <\/span>Simply<\/span><\/span> pick the container you want to use. Decide on the perfect location. Sketch the layout of your garden on paper, noting where you will be planting your trees and shrubs. Choose a focal point for your garden. <\/span>Add your low-growing plants (creeping groundcovers, easy to care for succulents or potted colour)<\/span><\/span>. Then add your characters and accessories.<\/span><\/p>\n

When creating your fairy garden, you can start small and gradually build it up over time, so don\u2019t be afraid to just dive in!<\/p>\n

2. Design around the \u2018bones\u2019<\/h2>\n

Life-size gardeners begin with what they call the anchor points or bones of a garden. These are the trees and shrubs that remain in place all year when your perennials are dormant and annuals have finished their run. And gardening in miniature still follows the rules of regular-sized gardening. In other words, design the whole garden around the bones\u2014the trees and shrubs.<\/p>\n

3. Develop a realistic miniature<\/h2>\n

To <\/span>really<\/span><\/span> give your garden a fairy atmosphere, it\u2019s best if you develop as realistic a miniature as possible. <\/span>This means incorporating true miniature or dwarf trees when you are planning the bones of your garden<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Choose the perfect location<\/h2>\n

You can make a fairy garden anywhere. On a windowsill, in an office corner. in a flower bed, under a tree, potted on the patio. <\/span>Consider a position near the base of a blossoming tree \u2013and you\u2019ll enjoy your fairy garden getting covered in pink \u2018snow\u2019 when in season<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>An elevated container is a great idea too, to ensure that your fairy garden can <\/span><\/span>be seen<\/span><\/span> amongst the other garden plants<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

You might already have an idea about the ideal spot in your garden, but if you\u2019re unsure, think about creating your fairy garden in a portable container.<\/p>\n

See also: How much does a garden room cost?<\/a><\/div>\n

5. Decide on your container<\/h2>\n
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You can create your fairy garden in any kind of container. <\/span>There are tailor-made fairy garden structures that can be as elaborate as fancy dolls houses<\/span><\/span>. Or there are terrariums and vivariums you can buy. Lots of fairy gardeners love to repurpose items such as an old wheelbarrow, wooden crate or even a BBQ. The more unusual the container, the more character your fairy garden will have. Some fairy garden container ideas include:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n