Build Your Own
Fairy Garden
Supplies
Container |
An old birdbath or a simple saucer will do. Find creative possibilities! |
Pea Gravel |
A necessity if your container does not have drainage holes. Pea gravel also makes a perfect top dressing. |
Potting Mix |
Use a good quality potting mix like our very own Family Tree Nursery Potting Mix. Use enough to mound it up in your container. |
Plants |
Plants suited for terrariums work well. A basic arrangement of one low creeper, one mid-size plant, and one upright, taller plant is a good starting point for a 10" saucer. |
Accessories |
Don't forget the fun stuff! Use extra pieces like arbors, benches, and fairies. |
Planting
Care. Indoors, place the garden in medium to bright, indirect light. Allow to dry slightly between waterings.
Outdoors, place the garden in a shady and somewhat protected spot. Light watering daily during summer works the best.
Plant Suggestions. This is just a starter list, but you should experiment with what appeals to you!
- Spread about an inch of gravel in container.
- Add soil.
- Pull plants out of their pots and tease roots. Press into soil.
- Top dress with pebbles and fill in with gravel if desired.
- Add design elements and accessories.
Care. Indoors, place the garden in medium to bright, indirect light. Allow to dry slightly between waterings.
Outdoors, place the garden in a shady and somewhat protected spot. Light watering daily during summer works the best.
Plant Suggestions. This is just a starter list, but you should experiment with what appeals to you!
Baby Tears |
Aliuminum Plant |
Purple Heart |
Neanthe Bell Palm |
Fittonia |
Ferns |
Spider Plant |
Wire Vine |
Creeping Fig |
African Violets |
Selaginella |
Hypoestes |