According to legend, fairies possess the power to bring health, happiness and spiritual blessings to the chosen few whose gardens they inhabit. Along with the blessings bestowed by these magical beings, there are benefits to creating a fairy garden.

The Benefits of Making a Fairy Garden

#1. Aid to Winter Blues

The best relief for cabin fever is indoor gardening. Indoor plants can boost morale during cold days. A fairy garden adds excitement to your décor and your mood.

#2. Boost to your Creativity and Imagination

Creating a fairy garden exercises your creativity and imagination. This power can emerge in other areas of your life by enhancing the way you think.

#3. Bonding Time for the Family

Need something fun for the family? From the soil up, assembling a fairy garden will creating bonding time from a fun activity.

#4. The Refreshing Capabilities

Refresh your décor! Designing a fairy garden with your style will help revitalize your perspective. You can switch the fairy accessories seasonally for a simple décor change.

4 Easy Steps to Get You Started

1.     Select a Container: Choose any type of container. You can use pots or saucers or re-use old containers. Just remember to use a container that has proper drainage and room for the plants and accessories.

2.     Choose the Plants: Some great plants are: Low ground covers; miniature trees or shrubs; mini tropical and flowering plants; flowering annuals and herbs. English Gardens carries a wide selection of varieties.

3.     Fill in 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 breath

4.     Accommodate your Fairies: Decorate the garden with fairy houses, ponds, trellises and more. Create a garden to make the fairies feel at home.  The possibilities and styles are endless – that’s what makes it so fun!

Our fairy garden displays are always changing.  Come in and take a look.