DIY: Charming Fairy Gardens Crafted from Repurposed Broken Pots
Read this at your own peril – these adorable fairy gardens made out of broken pots may induce many giggles!
And believe it or not, creating your own is easier than you think! We caught up with professional fairy gardener (cool job title!) and director of Fairy Gardening Australia Kim Shaw who noted it’s easy – all it requires are five easy steps and some creative thinking!
Step One – Starting Your Fairy Garden From An Old Terracotta Pot In order to make a fairy garden from an old terracotta pot, first you will require: (whether broken or intact) A file and craft drill such as Dremel are useful if you plan to break your pot yourself, whilst for more complicated jobs you might require more specialized tools, like trowel, potting mix and small pebbles as well as ornaments for decorating it further. Keeping all these supplies handy should make this project seamless from start to finish
Step 1: For DIY pot breaking, the Dremel is ideal. Create an outline using protective gloves, dust mask, and safety glasses before pushing out sections with force using it or use a hammer and tap carefully out sections using force as an alternative method.
Step 2: With your potting mix layered up in layers in your pot, arrange broken shards as layers within it to form layers within. Small pieces may serve as stepping stones or steps while larger ones could create platforms. Make sure they remain upright and in their places by pushing down into the potting mix so it stays put!
Step 3: Add your plants. Creeping ground covers such as baby tears are ideal, while succulents offer an eye-catching aesthetic and require little care for carefree enjoyment. Be sure to leave room for any ornaments your fairy garden features and water the plants regularly!
Step 4:
Start by carefully positioning large ornaments. Fill any empty spots with small plants or ornaments such as fairies, birdbaths or toadstools.
Step 5:
To attract fairies to your garden, position it in an area of filtered sunlight. Be sure to water weekly and dedicate some of your free time towards tending it.
