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How to Make a Fairy Garden
Step-by-step tips and instructions to make a fairy garden in a container like an old suitcase, flower pot, or dresser drawer.
Total Time:
2
hrs
Author:
Melissa J. Will
Cost:
$25
Equipment
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Scissors
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Trowel
Ingredients
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1
Suitcase
At least 6-inches deep for living plants
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1
sheet
Plastic liner
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1
bag
Potting mix or soil
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1
Moss
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20
Stones, small
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1
Miniature cottage
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4
Miniature plants
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Miniature accessories
Instructions
Line suitcase with plastic liner and trim to size.
Add drainage holes by drilling through bottom of suitcase if needed.
Fill suitcase with potting mix (if using real plants) or soil, stopping an inch below lip of suitcase.
Place cottage where you want it and create stone path to cottage.
Plant living plants or insert pots into soil.
Cover bare soil with moss, grass sod, or start seeds.
Add miniature accessories as desired.
Have fun with it and change up your decorations for seasons and celebrations.
Notes
Best plants for miniature gardens
Tips for choosing a theme for your miniature garden
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