Home Outdoors Garden
Rachel BroughamUpdated: Mar. 17, 2023
Looking for DIY fairy garden ideas? Here are 15 miniature beauties that can add whimsical fun to your landscape.
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Retaining Wall Fairy Garden
This detailed DIY fairy garden is built into a retaining wall.And check out the little bridge, patio furniture and the walkway up to the home.
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Campsite Fairy Garden
Who says fairies can't go camping? This DIY fairy garden uses a camper, Adirondack chairs and even a canoe for a different take on the traditional fairy garden.
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Fairy Garden House
Similar to a dollhouse, this DIY fairy garden home is built upon a log and has multiple levels with walkways and ladders. And small pebbles and flowers complete the whimsical look. Check out some enchanting fairy garden kits you can buy.
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Gnome Home Fairy Garden
This DIY fairy garden has a gnome home nailed into the side of a tree. And note the little steps going up the side of the tree to the house.
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Rock Fairy Garden
Rocks make the base for this fairy garden in an old wood bucket. To get the look, you could repurpose a small watering can as the home and don't forget the mushroom tic-tac-toe game on the side.
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Raised Bed Fairy Garden
This sweet DIY fairy garden uses a raised garden bed for the base. And it even has a church, gazebo and chicken run!
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Planter Fairy Garden
Grab three flower pots and you're on your way to a multi-level DIY fairy garden. And use some sticks bound together with thin wire for walkways to connect each level for an outdoor fairy garden.
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Terrarium Fairy Garden
This DIY fairy garden, built in a terrarium, is small enough to keep inside. So find a container and use succulents, mosses and African violets which all do well in terrariums.
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Backyard Patio Fairy Garden
Check out the backyard patio theme of this DIY fairy garden. And there's everything from tiny DIY fairy garden furniture, planters, a bike and even a small water feature.
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Hut Village Fairy Garden
Welcome to the DIY outdoor fairy garden hut village! Each of these homes has its own unique style, including small details like the unique front doors.
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Snoozing Gnome Fairy Garden
This gnome is taking a nap in his fairy garden. And try using some netting to create a hammock and staple it to two sturdy sticks to recreate the look of this and other gnome garden ideas. Or take a look at 12 really tacky lawn ornaments.
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Backyard Pond Fairy Garden
Try building your DIY fairy garden around a backyard pond.And this one features a small sitting area and many well-maintained plants to complete the look of a fairy garden pond.
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Container Fairy Garden
An old container, even a wheelbarrow, can be the perfect container for a DIY fairy garden. And this container garden has easy-to-maintain succulents for the greenery, it's one of those great fairy garden container ideas that are easy.
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Fairy Garden in the Woods
Take your DIY fairy garden to the woods! Use some rocks and pebbles for a walkway.And you can even add a miniature street light like the one seen here for a beautiful outdoor fairy garden.
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Broken Pot Fairy Garden
Don't throw away that broken flower pot or any of these things either because you can repurpose them. This DIY fairy garden uses several broken clay pots for a multi-level fairy garden. And use slow-growing plants along the sides and complete the look with a little fairy home and figure on the top.
Originally Published: March 18, 2019
Rachel Brougham
Rachel Brougham lived through a major home renovation in 2019, knows the ups and downs of home improvement, and loves sharing tips with readers. A veteran journalist of both print and television, she’s won several awards for her writing and has covered everything from the environment and education to health care, politics and food. She’s written for several publications beyond newspapers including Bob Vila, Taste of Home and Minnesota Parent, and she currently writes a weekly syndicated newspaper column. Her memoir, Widowland, about the sudden loss of her husband, was published in 2022. She specializes in everything from home decor and design to lawn and garden, product reviews and pet care. When she’s not writing, you can usually find her tending to her garden (both vegetables and native plants), playing with her dog, watching sports with her family or getting some exercise. A native of Michigan, she currently lives in Minneapolis. An avid user of Instagram, you can follow her @RachBrougham.
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DIY Fairy Garden Ideas
A DIY fairy garden is a miniature garden that incorporates elements of fantasy and whimsy. It typically includes small plants, miniature structures, and decorative items to create a magical and enchanting scene. This article provides 15 different DIY fairy garden ideas, each with its own unique theme and design.
Retaining Wall Fairy Garden
The first idea mentioned in the article is a DIY fairy garden built into a retaining wall. It features a little bridge, patio furniture, and a walkway up to the home.
Campsite Fairy Garden
The second idea is a campsite-themed fairy garden. It includes a camper, Adirondack chairs, and even a canoe.
Fairy Garden House
The third idea is a fairy garden home built upon a log. It has multiple levels with walkways and ladders, and is adorned with small pebbles and flowers.
Gnome Home Fairy Garden
The fourth idea is a gnome-themed fairy garden. It features a gnome home nailed into the side of a tree, with little steps going up to the house.
Rock Fairy Garden
The fifth idea is a rock-based fairy garden created in an old wood bucket. It suggests using a small watering can as the home and includes a mushroom tic-tac-toe game on the side.
Raised Bed Fairy Garden
The sixth idea is a fairy garden built in a raised garden bed. It includes a church, gazebo, and chicken run.
Planter Fairy Garden
The seventh idea involves using three flower pots to create a multi-level fairy garden. Sticks bound together with thin wire can be used as walkways to connect each level.
Terrarium Fairy Garden
The eighth idea is a small fairy garden built in a terrarium. It suggests using succulents, mosses, and African violets, as they do well in terrariums .
Backyard Patio Fairy Garden
The ninth idea is a backyard patio-themed fairy garden. It includes DIY fairy garden furniture, planters, a bike, and even a small water feature.
Hut Village Fairy Garden
The tenth idea is an outdoor fairy garden featuring a village of huts. Each hut has its own unique style, including small details like unique front doors.
Snoozing Gnome Fairy Garden
The eleventh idea is a gnome garden with a gnome taking a nap. It suggests using netting to create a hammock and staple it to two sturdy sticks to recreate the look [[11]].
Backyard Pond Fairy Garden
The twelfth idea involves building a fairy garden around a backyard pond. It includes a small sitting area and well-maintained plants to complete the look [[12]].
Container Fairy Garden
The thirteenth idea is a fairy garden created in an old container, such as a wheelbarrow. It suggests using easy-to-maintain succulents for the greenery [[13]].
Fairy Garden in the Woods
The fourteenth idea is to take the fairy garden to the woods. It suggests using rocks and pebbles for a walkway and adding miniature street lights for a beautiful outdoor fairy garden [[14]].
Broken Pot Fairy Garden
The fifteenth idea is a fairy garden created using broken clay pots. It suggests using slow-growing plants along the sides and adding a little fairy home and figure on the top [[15]].
These are just a few examples of DIY fairy garden ideas. Each idea offers a unique and creative way to bring a touch of magic and whimsy to your landscape.
