Fairy Gardening 101: How to Make a Fairy Garden

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I first started wondering how to make a fairy garden a few years ago. I’d seen so many darling fairy gardens on Pinterest and on friend’s blogs, I wondered how hard it could be?

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Well, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to discover it’s pretty easy to make a fairy garden!

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You can make elaborate fairy gardens covering a full bed in your yard or you can use a birdbath or large pot to make a patio-friendly fairy garden.

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How to Make a DIY Fairy Garden

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1. Select Your Space

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2. Plan One Dwelling per 1-3 SF

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3. Decide on a Theme (if you want)

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4. Choose a Substrate

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