25 Enchanting DIY Fairy Garden Ideas for Your Backyard
If you've ever wondered what to put in a fairy garden, we've got you covered.
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It can be easy to get bogged down in all the work that comes with caring for a garden. You need to make sure your soil prepped and your plants are in the ground at the right time. Then there's the planning and watering and fertilizing. But as long as you have the right garden tools, like gardening gloves and gardening shoes, it can be so rewarding.
And don't forget that gardening can be fun! To add a little whimsy to your space, try a fairy theme. After all, what's more magical than a garden? Tiny furniture, cars, and houses placed throughout the garden make it a little extra special, and your kids will love it. You can even get them involved by recruiting them to help you construct sweet little abodes for the various fairies who will be visiting. But don't worry—if you're not up for a DIY, many fun elements can be purchased via Amazon and Etsy. Setting up the tiny vignettes all over the garden is a fun activity, and adults and children will delight in stumbling across these "secret" scenes. Check out some of these fun to ideas to make your fairy garden even fairer.
Teacup Fairy Garden
Tea time just got ten times cuter thanks to this absolutely adorable set up.
Get the tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
Fairy Garden Pedestal
Believe it or not, it took this blogger just 15 minutes to create this hut. Better yet? All of the supplies are from the dollar store!
Get the tutorial at Mad in Crafts.
Fairy House and Garden
When selecting stones for the siding, this blogger notes "the flatter, the better."
Get the tutorial at Sew Much Ado.
Indoor Fairy Garden
This super simple garden idea could also double as a spring-inspired centerpiece.
Get the tutorial at My Frugal Adventures.
Miniature Flower Pot Fairy Garden
Fill three different sizes of flower pots with decorative rocks and small plants for an adorable, multi-level fairy garden.
Get the tutorial at By Stephanie Lynn.
Birdhouse Fairy Garden
It doesn't take much more than a miniature fence and two birdhouses to turn a simple flower pot into a dream fairy garden.
Get the tutorial at 1 Pure Heart.
Miniature Fairy Garden
Get creative and design your own one-of-a-kind landscape using mini marbles, pea gravel, and more.
Get the tutorial at By Stephanie Lynn.
Budget-Friendly Fairy House
This stunning garden, housed in a galvanized tub, cost only $38 to make.
Get the tutorial at Mommy Moment.
Planter Box Fairy Garden
When this blogger noticed one of her planter boxes wasn't getting enough sunlight, she transformed it into this beauty.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Pinecone Fairy House
For an extra creative spin on the fairy house, use dried birdhouse gourds and pine cones.
Get the tutorial at A Little Fur in the Paint.
Wash Tub House
If you don't have a lot of room to spare in your backyard, transform a wash tub into a fairy's haven. Using mini trees, tiny succulent plants, a porcelain mushroom, and more, this blogger created a petite retreat that her daughter could tend to.
Get the tutorial at Aidie's Hideaway.
Broken Pot Fairy Garden
Broke a flower pot? It's the perfect fairy garden in the making.
Get the tutorial at HomeTalk.
Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers gift guides, product reviews, crafts, and TV shows like Yellowstone. She’s currently stitching up a cross-stitch pattern for the magazine’s next issue
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