How to Make a Fairy Garden... Without Plants? - Roots Nursery (2024)
A garden with no plants? why would I want that???
Some of us plant obsessed people may not get it. BUT, there’s a tonof reasons this little projectcan come in handy!
Maybe you know that perfect someone to give an enchanting gift, but they don’t have such a green thumb. Maybe you need light-weight, mess-free centerpieces that last. Maybe you just don’t have room in your windowsill for a single plant.
This bonsai dish has been just waiting for me to think of something to do with it.
#3 Cut and Size the Foam
Fill the dish with foam. Here’s a piece of floral foam that I bought at the dollar store. It didn’t cover the dish so I cut pieces to size. If you plan to add plants later, you CAN use potting soil. If you do, remember to water it every couple of weeks because soil drys airy, after a while it won’t hold the wire supports.
#4 Flatten and Place Decorative Moss
Cover the foam with decorative moss. I grabbed this bag from Menards for 3 bucks. I really wish it were GREEN, like the bag says. Never fear, Dollar Tree has green moss. It looks pretty real too. If you need to glue the moss down to keep it put, use styrofoam instead of floral foam. Hot glue won’t stick to floral foam.
You can alternatively wet the moss before you place it, so that it shapes nicely to the foam.
Some other ideas for the ‘green carpet’ could be a fuzzy blanket. A green crochet winter scarf. Shredded coconut dyed with green food coloring. Fake grass from a hobby shop (by the train modeling section).
#5 Add Fairy Magic
Final step, this is the fun part. Add your fairy garden magic! Arrange your pieces however you’d like to create your magical fairy world. I made this out of oven bake Sculpy Clay.
Final Product
There you go! Now you know how to make a fairy garden without plants. If you know someone that would love to know how to make a fairy garden with no plants, share this post! If you have made fairy gardens, Id love to see photos of your work! Add them to the comments below!
The other essential consideration with a container is drainage. Ideally, there should be a few drainage holes that are standard in most gardening pots. If there are no holes because you have gone with the wheelbarrow option, you will first need to line the bottom with gravel or the broken shards of a terracotta pot.
The other essential consideration with a container is drainage. Ideally, there should be a few drainage holes that are standard in most gardening pots. If there are no holes because you have gone with the wheelbarrow option, you will first need to line the bottom with gravel or the broken shards of a terracotta pot.
Many fairy gardens use planters, terra cotta pots, or galvanized buckets as their base, but anything that holds dirt will do. (Preferably it would be something with drainage holes in the bottom, to prevent your plants from getting waterlogged.)
Essentially, fairy gardens—also called enchanted gardens—are minuscule plots that include live plants, flowers, mushrooms, tiny statues, darling trinkets, and other mini accessories such as furniture, fountains, or swings. They're constructed indoors or out, and you don't need to spend a lot of money to create one.
If you are growing a fairy garden in a container, you will want to use high-quality potting soil. Choose a potting soil based on the recommendations for specific plants you intend to use in your fairy garden. An organic black gold potting soil plus fertilizer is recommended for container fairy gardens.
For example, if you want to form a natural stone walkway, fill the edged area with sand, and pat it down (I like to use a small piece of wood for this step.) On top of the sand, place stones to cover the area for the pathway, fill in the spaces with the mini path and patio mix, and pat it down again.
What is a Fairy Garden? Fairy gardens are hugely popular because they connect us with our sometimes long-lost imaginations and allow us to create a whimsical world of our very own. They're a fun, escapist project—whether or not you have kids! Enter: these best fairy garden ideas.
Choose a weatherproof planter if you're going to keep your garden outside, and make sure it has a few holes for drainage. Add small holes if there aren't any. If your garden will be indoors, protect indoor surfaces from drips with a saucer or tray.
A fairy garden is actually a great option to place in hard to grow areas. Other than some small garden plants, most items that make up a fairy garden will be things that don't need to worry about direct sunlight or good soil.
Perennials, miniature trees and shrubs are not houseplants; they need a cold, dormant period in the winter. You can bring the container into an unheated garage, or porch, ideally somewhere about 32 to 50 degrees. The goal is to maintain dormancy without subjecting the plants to repeated freezing and thawing.
“The basic elements of a fairy garden are miniature plants, fairies and their friends [like dogs, cats and ducks] and accessories,” says Bawden-Davis. “Accessories run the gamut, from tiny watering pails to little rakes and hoes to birdbaths, benches, gazebos and gazing globes.
Always water gently, but thoroughly using a small container with a spout. If your garden is inside a good watering once a week is enough. If it is outside then it may need water every day. Fertilize at least once a month with an all purpose fertilizer 17-5-17 at ½ strength.
In fact, experts recommend it. “If you do not have a drainage hole, be mindful of watering plants less so standing water doesn't begin to pool in the bottom,” says Adam Golen, a seller on Palmstreet who offers plants and accessories.
Always water gently, but thoroughly using a small container with a spout. If your garden is inside a good watering once a week is enough. If it is outside then it may need water every day. Fertilize at least once a month with an all purpose fertilizer 17-5-17 at ½ strength.
The Chinese Evergreen is a good example of plants that don't need drainage. It thrives in moist soil, but make sure it's not soggy. To achieve this get a pot that doesn't have any drainage holes but be sure not to overwater it.
Introduction: My name is Tish Haag, I am a excited, delightful, curious, beautiful, agreeable, enchanting, fancy person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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