Fairy Garden Plants

Setting up a fairy garden is an enchanting form of garden-story synthesis. These little scenes will be the perfect addition to any space inside or outside. Planting the right plants is the secret to a successful fairy garden. And if you're lucky, the plants and flowers can give you a magical world where little fairies hop among the leaves. How can you choose and care for the most fairy garden plants? 

Small Ferns: Perfect for Fairy Forests 

Fancy ferns in miniature are part of any fairy garden. Such ethereal plants are the perfect substitutes for an earthy forest, perfect shelters for imaginary fairies. They have little fronds to bring dimension and texture, which will fill your garden with the enchanted power of nature. 

A good one is the Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), an evergreen plant that can survive in the shade or half-shade. Its petite leaves are perfect for covering nooks and crevices in your garden. Their deep green leaves don't fade away in the winter, keeping your fairy garden looking magical all year round. 

Ferns aren't that hard to care for. Grow them in well-drained organic soil., keeping the soil wet but not dry, like the forest floor. Bark mulch or leaf litter improves the fairy garden's appearance and keeps the soil moist. 

Creeping Moss: The Silky Soft Carpet for Fairy Walks 

A carpet of moss in a lush green is no fairy garden. Mosses lend a reductive aether, like your garden is a lost forest you stumble upon. Moss likes low light and high humidity, so it suits shady fairy gardens. 

Cushion Moss (Leucobryum glaucum) is a fairy garden favorite. Its silky feel and short stature leave a porous, green-grey surface for miniature figures to rest or wander on. You can also form mounds with this moss or place it between rocks and paving. 

Care for cushion moss by planting it in slightly acidic, well-drained soil. It is essential to keep the moss lush, most often in summer. Don't dry it out-moss likes a constant moist. Your moss will be transformed into a fairy-ish paradise when it is set up correctly. 

Wildflowers: Sprinkles of Color For Fairys 

Wildflowers inject an organic pop of color and beauty into any fairy garden. They attract butterflies and bees, and their flowers bring real-world magic to your tiny garden. Wildflowers also lend a fun and freestyle to the magical fairy garden. 

There's no better choice than Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum), also known as wake-robin. There is something timeless about its white flowers and triangular leaves. Trillium grows partly due to full-shade conditions, so it is a good plant for fairy gardens under trees or protected somewhere else. 

If you want to plant Trilliums, plant them in moist, well-draining loamy soil. Once established, the wildflowers are easy to care for, but they do like being mulched to protect the shallow roots. Trilliums rebloom in the spring, a sign of warm weather to come, and they're a statement in any fairy garden. 

Decorating Ideas For Your Fairy Garden 

For an emotional fairy garden, plant things in close harmonies. Plant little ferns, mosses, and wildflowers around small buildings such as fairy houses, bridges, or walkways. Add natural objects like twigs, pebbles, and bark to play up the magic theme. 

Adding plants of different heights creates dimension to your creation. Use mosses and shrubby plants on the ground, ferns for mid-to-high interest, and wildflowers for delicate accents. Try putting in a tiny fountain or mirror for a touch of a pond. 

There are indoor and outdoor fairy gardens, so make sure to select plants that will work in your area and in your light. Pruning and maintenance will keep your plants spruced up, making your fantasy world fairy-friendly all year round. 

You can play with your creativity and connect with the environment with fairy gardens. Make your miniature world of wonder and magic with plants such as mini ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. These decisions make your fairy garden as pretty to look at as it is to care for, and it will be the most magical thing you'll ever have in your home.