Make Your Own Fairy Garden Pond | A2AC Digital Learning (2024)

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What is the purpose of a fairy garden? ›

People build these little worlds for a variety of reasons: to pique or sate their curiosity, that of others, to bring the inside in, to play in a garden year round, to entertain children, and many more reasons.

Gathering supplies for your fairy garden is like going on a treasure hunt! You'll need a container to hold your magical world, some potting soil to keep your plants happy, and of course, lots of cute accessories to bring it all together. Don't forget to add a sprinkle of fairy dust for that extra touch of magic!

Terrariums are little self-contained gardens usually created in glass jars or containers, so they make for perfect indoor fairy gardens. Also, the kind of plants often found in terrariums require little maintenance and upkeep, so you won't have to tend the garden too much.

Rocks—fairies are attracted to all kinds of shiny stones like agate, quartz, or crystal. Use them to decorate your garden and give the little ones a place to sit. Shiny things—fairies love to look at their reflection, so include shiny things like a mirror or a dish of water in your garden design.

But hear us out. Large houseplants are going to remain incredibly popular but so are miniature indoor gardens. Add some whimsy to your home with terrariums, bonsai, or even fairy gardens. Terrariums will be especially popular this year for this trend and we have everything you need to get started!

“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.

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.

To make a lotus pond, start by digging a hole in a sunny spot that's at least 8 inches deep. If you live somewhere with cold winters, make the pond at least 32 inches deep so it's below frost level. Next, line the pond with a synthetic rubber liner, and fill it with 4 inches of sand, clay, and fertilizer.

What is a permaculture pond? ›

An ideal permaculture pond design supports local biodiversity by introducing an array of aquatic species and plants. For avid gardeners, permaculture ponds also provide better water management in vegetable gardens and flower beds.