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1. Miniature Gardening Gift Giving Suggestions November 28, 2018 It is that time of year! The season of gift-giving, generosity, and gratitude are upon us again, and it is never too early to get a jump on the holiday gift list. If you have been contemplating on what to give your loved ones this winter, we have a few suggestions that just might set your mind at ease. Whether you are shopping for a dedicated miniature garden enthusiast or someone who has never heard of fairy gardening, these tips will cover everyone on your list. For the New Grad or Apartment-Dweller In the cold, dreary, and blustery weeks of the year, what could be a better sight to se... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

2. How to Create a Miniature Garden on a Budget November 24, 2018 In the world of miniature gardens and fairy gardens, hobbyists have always known that their interest is accessible. Miniature gardens allow for a customizable experience. Therefore, whether you are a youngster or a wizened sage, a beginner gardener or a green thumb, one can dive into miniature gardening with positive expectations. Having unlimited design ideas is also good news for those on a budget! Although fairy gardens might look expensive, they do not need to eat up your bank account. If you follow just a few of our clever tips, you can be sure to improve not only your fairy garden but al... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

3. Amazing Miniature Garden Terrarium Ideas November 22, 2018 When viewing a miniature garden, one usually looks towards the ground to spot fairies, miniature plants, and other delightful pieces. Fairy gardens sprout from raised beds, backyards, and low-lying containers. Although during this planting season, there are options that might have you looking upwards! Hanging glass terrariums are one of the latest and greatest miniature garden container options. These enclosed globes keep your plants and miniature accessories safe while still providing plenty of light. If you are not sure where to begin, check out some of our favorite tips and tricks below. Yo... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

4. Aluminum Fence Panels November 16, 2018 Aluminum Fence Aluminum fence is a maintenance free alternative to wrought iron, steel, wood, and chain link fence. FenceTown panels come from three of the top fence manufacturers that include OnGuard, Specrail, Jerith, and Delgard. All fence sections come in pre-assembled pre-cut heights and widths. You can trim down panels to fit the length of a fence run. Manufacturers like Jerith and Specrail offer a screwless design to their fence sections, while Onguard panels have screws on one side of the horizontal rails. Jerith panels will rack at an angle more than any of the other brands. Racking ... (read more) Author: Star Carlton

5. Designing an Inviting Holiday Miniature Garden October 31, 2018 Can you imagine the jingling sleigh bells, chilly snowflakes, and pine-scented wreaths? Have you started playing the holiday tunes on repeat? If you are feeling ready (or almost ready) for the Christmas season, you can bet that it is just about time to get your miniature garden into the holiday spirit. From seasonal miniature plants to winter-themed fairy houses and all the fairy garden accessories in between, there is so much to celebrate when it comes to planning your holiday miniature garden. When you sit down to plan out your garden, you might want to think “outside the box” when it c... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

6. Make a Statement with Pillows in Your Fairy Garden October 29, 2018 Miniature gardening is one of the best hobbies to show off your personality, imagination, and ideas, not to mention your green thumb. Whether you like to create holiday themes, expertly decorated scenes, or fairy gardens that recall specific memories, a miniature garden can be chock-full of opportunities to share your personality. One of the easiest ways to present your thoughts and feelings is—surprisingly—through pillows! Pillows are fairy garden accessories often associated with good memories and feelings. We all remember the pillows from our childhood living room or perhaps have a fav... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

7. Making Snow Memories in a Miniature Garden October 27, 2018 The winter season is full of memory-making adventures, rituals, and celebrations. Whether you enjoy exciting times on snowy peaks or cozy evenings by the fire, there is so much to love about the coldest months of the year. While you might like to remember these events through pictures and videos, the miniature garden provides a unique and hands-on outlet for reminiscing. All you need to get started are some carefully chosen fairy garden accessories, an eye for landscaping, and playful imagination. Snowy For those who live in climates with snowy, cold winters, winter offers a plethora of ... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

8. Eek! Put Some Spooky in Your Halloween Miniature Garden October 25, 2018 The fall season is a special time for miniature gardening. The weather gets a little cooler, the leaves change color, and visions of candy, ghosts, and goblins start dancing in our heads. What better way to celebrate Halloween than with some quick and simple updates to your outdoor miniature garden or container garden. It does not take much to turn a fairy garden from sweet and summery to dark and spooky. We have ideas for gardeners who like to keep the emphasis on “treats,” as well as those whose themed gardens are full of scary tricks! Cute and Calm If you are hoping to make your Hallo... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

9. Protect Your Investment With Garden Furniture Covers October 07, 2018 Now, you have spent a great deal of time, choosing your garden furniture. Now you need to learn how to maintain it and keep it in good shape so that it lasts a very long time. You may want to consider purchasing furniture covers. These will protect your furniture from the elements and will assure that your furniture lasts for a very long time. You may want to contemplate how often will do you plan on using your garden furniture. Is it heavy and easy to move around, or is it cast iron and is very difficult to lift and move around. Do you have a place to store it? You may decide that coveri... (read more) Author: Marc Deschamps

10. Spooky Miniature Gardens as Table Decorations October 04, 2018 It is nearly time for some spooky, seasonal, Halloween fun! While you are busy weatherizing and theming your miniature garden for fall plus figuring out how to incorporate a little trick-or-treat magic in your yard or containers, you might consider taking your minis out of the garden. Yes, you heard that correctly! Fairy garden accessories can be extremely versatile inside the house, especially during the holidays.  What is an entertaining way to use them? The dinner table is an idea. While you may balk at the thought of using outdoor decorations inside, they can easily add a bit of fall fun b... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

11. Consider Scale When Planting a Trunk Fairy Garden October 03, 2018 The variety of designs present in miniature gardens can be mind-boggling. Some are outdoors, landscaped into the yard, and feel permanent as if these little fairy gardens bloomed up from the ground. Others are placed carefully in containers, indoors and out, and highlight the care and intention taken by the gardener. All miniature gardens can showcase a specific story or elicit emotions from those who view them. What is one of the easiest ways to build a story within a miniature garden? Choose a container that adds specific character and context! Miniature gardens planted inside books, seashel... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

12. What's New in Miniature Gardening and Fairy Gardens? October 03, 2018 The art of gardening has been around for nearly as long as humans have roamed the Earth, but there is still always something new to enjoy. For those who are passionate about miniature gardening and fairy gardens, there are new themes, miniature accessories, ideas, and trends happening all the time! It does not take much to hit “refresh” on your garden. Perhaps you add a new miniature plant that changes the personality of your small-scale garden or decides to tell a story in your fairy garden through a new fairy house. As we gear up for fall and winter, now is a great time to start dreaming up ... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

13. Ideas for Using Baskets in the Fairy Garden October 03, 2018 Sometimes, it is the smallest touch that makes the most significant impact, especially when it comes to the miniature garden. Large accessories help set the scene, but all the little details really form the “story” of the garden. What tale are you trying to tell in the fairy garden this season? One look from “real life” that can be adapted to the miniature garden is the basket. At home, you might use baskets as décor, practical containers, or both! The same concept can be accomplished in the miniature garden. Read on for a few of our favorite ideas. •    Woven baskets have come back into ... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

14. Taking Care of the Fall Miniature Garden September 14, 2018 School bells are ringing, the sun is setting earlier, and sweaters are beginning to appear in stores. What can this mean? Fall must be on its way! Just as you might make changes to your wardrobe and morning routine each time fall comes around, a few small, seasonal modifications can make a huge difference in the miniature garden. Whether you are readying your outdoor bed for cooler temperatures or adjusting your miniature accessories to get the fairy garden autumn-ready, we have just the tips you need to keep your miniscape plan on track. First things first: weatherizing your garden for t... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

15. A Wedding in the Miniature Garden September 14, 2018 When it comes to the world of fairy gardens, I am a bit of a novice. Dollhouses and mini figurines were passions of mine in childhood and beyond, but my lack of a green thumb has kept me from expanding that interest into the garden world.  All that seems to have changed, however, since I was recently gifted a stunning miniature container garden! The wedding-themed fairy garden was not just any gift, but a present for members of a bridal party. One of my best friends got married to the love of her life this summer, and they decided to do unique gifts for the party. Instead of the usual jew... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

16. Bertha's Passion for Fairy Gardens September 14, 2018 Say “Hello” to a gardener whose passion and skills have helped her travel to all sorts of new worlds within the magical gardens she creates. Bertha’s interest in planning miniature gardening actually began far outside of the miniature garden, up in the air…with the birds! For years, Bertha has attracted thousands of gorgeous, delicate hummingbirds to her home using a mixture of shrubs, vines, and flowers. They are a joy to watch as they dart back and forth, all day long. While on a quick trip to pick up two hummingbird decorations from a local nursery, Bertha’s husband noticed some miniature g... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

17. Follow the Stepping Stones to the Fairy House September 14, 2018 Can you imagine the sound of fairy wings flapping delicately in the miniature garden breeze? Fairies love to fly, but they often touch down to play with friends, have a cup of tea, or return to the fairy houses to catch some Z's. Now, can you imagine the sound of tiny fairy feet stepping through the garden? There could be a whole world of strange noises, depending on what your miniature garden includes. Sticky mud, tangled vines, and poking woodchips are all challenges for fairies who are just trying to step from place to place. You can quickly, easily, and stylishly solve the issue of fa... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

18. Follow Your Dreams in Designing a Fairy Garden September 14, 2018 A fairy garden is a place of beauty, peace, relaxation, and creativity. Perhaps your yard is filled with plants, fairy houses, and miniature accessories. However, a garden can be much, much more than an impressive showpiece. It can also be a place of immense possibility. Your heart’s deepest desires and mind’s greatest wishes can be experienced in the miniature garden, even if you have not attained them (yet) in “real life.” How can this be? Is a miniscape the place to plant your hopes and dreams? Yes! In the miniature fairy garden, anything is possible. Trolls and fairies can play as fri... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

19. Take Stunning Pictures of Your Fairy Garden September 14, 2018 So, you have completed your newest fairy garden design. The miniature plants are in the ground, the garden accessories are positioned just so, and the flowers are beginning to bloom. What is the next step? It is sharing your garden! Miniature gardens tell some of the most unique and exciting tales. What better way to reveal your garden’s stories than to take photographs of your creations. If you are new to photography or nervous about taking pictures, do not worry. You need not own an expensive camera to ensure quality photos of your miniature garden. They can, in fact, be had with the simple ... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

20. Tales of Mermaids Living in Seashells September 13, 2018 You might think you know all about the ocean. Fish, whales, dolphins, and other animals swim and flip in the mighty waters. The wind blows. Ships chug slowly through its waves. However, have you considered the secrets that lie within seashells in the fairy garden? From shells that settle within the depths of a human-made sea to those that wash up on the sandy beach crafted in the miniature garden, there are whole worlds to discover inside these delicate treasures. If you look very, very carefully, one day you might spot a miniature mermaid inside a seashell! Why? Well, they offer the best... (read more) Author: Florence Blum

21. Help Your Plants Get Through The Heat August 06, 2018 Like most gardeners, I am positive you have placed plenty of labor into planting and nurturing your garden, and have with pride been to look at it grow through the spring and summer. The last item you wish to check is your plants wilt away within the hot summer heat. Whether or not you have planted tasty vegetables, lovely flowers or a brand new tree, facilitate them survive rising temperatures with these helpful tips: Provide Slow, Deep Watering Plants would like water not solely to grow, however additionally to require in vital nutrients from the soil. Most gardens would like con... (read more) Author: Todd Attoe

22. What Is Companion Planting All About? August 06, 2018 Mediterranean gardeners have regularly put basil and tomatoes together in the kitchen as lovely as in the garden. Many people agree with that the odors from the aromatic oils produced in basil leaves assist in repelling bugs that might otherwise bother the tomato plants. This may additionally or may also now not be so, however planting them close to each other is merely an excellent way to combine two tasty crops. When it comes to the science of associate planting, it is difficult to prove any exact reason and effect relationships. Life in the garden is a little unique each year, so it ... (read more) Author: Todd Attoe

23. 4 Types of Flowers That You Must Have in Your Dorset Garden July 26, 2018 Dorset is well known for its beautiful flower festivals and garden shows. You can't be living there be tempted by the idea of having the prettiest garden in the county. There are so many types of flowers, shrubs, bushes and trees that can be planted that it is easy to get confused and overwhelmed. Here are some of Britain's most beloved flower species that are suitable for almost every type of garden, and are bound to earn you first place in this years gardening contest. The Flower from The Gardens of the Old World The lavender, also known as Lavandula can be found from the Canary Island... (read more) Author: Is Evtimova

24. Good Quality Garden Tools Makes Gardening Fun! July 12, 2018 So you have got the garden bug and so off to the garden center to pick plants. Or your favorite garden tool website! Wait just a minute; before you leave the garden center, better run through a checklist and see if you’ve got all the garden tools you’ll need to make your garden the most productive. We aren’t going to break the bank here; no power tools and even a few you can craft yourself. We’ll touch on a few items that could be considered luxuries, but only if they make the job more comfortable and more fun. We can make this list a lot more organized by breaking the jobs in the garden into ... (read more) Author: Todd Attoe

25. Water Features & Hardscaping Tips for Landscapes June 15, 2018 For many homeowners, the yard is a source of pride or at least a continual project. For years, homeowners have enhanced the appearance of their yards through landscaping. Landscaping involves the strategic placement of carefully selected plants that require constant care. In recent years, an increasing number of homeowners have turned to hardscaping to make their outdoor space more appealing. Hardscaping uses decorative concrete, bricks, and stones to create beautiful human-made structures for yards. Here are four of the current trends in hardscaping. Water Features Water features in... (read more) Author: Arissa Dimond

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