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April Gardening Tips
The temperatures are rising, the birds are singing and the sun is shining- Spring is here! The weather, rather than the calendar, dictate when to start working in your garden.
April 1, 2024
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Gardening for Fairies: New Trends in Miniature Gardening
With a pinch of fairy dust, you can create a magical miniature garden. Fairy Gardens are perfect for children, because they can learn about gardening and nature while being creative. Parents like them too, because everyone in the family can work on one together. What better way to spend a weekend’s afternoon than doing just that!
Many fairy garden accessories change when it comes to how you style a fairy garden. After all, fairies can be quite particular with their homes! We’ve highlighted items that are both new and returning this season, while including a quick guideline to get you started in making your garden. Let your imagination be your guide.
First: When you’re deciding on a container for your garden, there are a host of options to choose from. Think outside the box; a tea cup, basket, bonsai pot, a deep saucer, wagon, old fire pit, a kitchen sink… the list goes on! It all depends on where you’d like to display it. Just remember to use a container that has proper drainage and room for the plants and accessories.
Second: Choose the Plants: Decide where you’ll be displaying your miniature garden. Near a sun filled window? Choose a few contrasting succulents, they’ll add interest! If the garden will be in more shade, choose some miniature ferns! English Gardens carries a wide selection of varieties, such as miniature trees and shrubs, mini tropical and flowering plants, flowering annuals and herbs, and mini succulents!
Third: Fill the Garden: Arrange your plants in the container and fill around them with potting soil. Layer moss or decorative rocks over the soil. Keep the materials away from the stems, so the plants can breathe.
Fourth: Accommodate your Fairies: Decorate the garden with magical fairy doors, trellises, wicker and wrought iron garden furniture, and many other accessories to make fairies feel at home! The possibilities are endless – that’s what makes it so fun!
Fairy Doors: The first thing a fairy garden needs is a welcoming door!
Fairy Garden Structures: Magical tree trunk homes and fairy garden sheds are popular choices for a fairy’s stay in your garden. Mode of travel? A Cinderella fairy garden carriage!
Wooden Furniture: Like all fairy homes, wooden furniture is commonly used, because of its availability in the forests. Why not keep the tradition going in your own fairy garden!
Wrought Iron Furniture: What better choice for a tea party than fairy-sized antique wrought iron furniture!
Leaping Frogs: There are many different frogs to decorate your garden with this season and are especially adorable!
Birds: Like frogs, birds are a popular addition to fairy gardens. They add a sense of nature.
Dragons: Sometimes an adorable green dragon is the best way to guard your miniature garden!
Garden Accessories: Why not make your miniature fairy garden garden-themed? There are many accessories to choose from, such as watering cans, miniature garden sheds and even garden gnomes!
Gnomes: Like the leaping frogs above, English Gardens selection of gnomes are whimsical and will add a fun touch to your fairy garden.
Fairy Crossing Posts: Signs to post for both fairies and their friends are a sure way to make them feel welcome!
Fairies: The fool-proof way to decorate your miniature garden is with fairies. English Gardens offers a wonderful selection of beautiful pixies!
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