The Best Fairy Garden Ideas to Plant Magic Outside Your Home
Add a whimsical touch to your next landscaping day.
Home gardens are a place of solace many of us retire to so that we can get away from the hustle and bustle that life brings. Whether you need a break from the kiddos or just a space to relax with a cup of tea, your garden should be your place of peace—and we can’t think of a better way to create that vibe than with a fairy garden! Lucky for you, we have some fairy garden ideas we think you’ll absolutely adore. From whimsical displays to greenery and roses galore, fairy gardens will transform any space into something magical.
Whether you’re looking to go the fairy route for your kids or for yourself, trust us when we say you’ll love the fantasy element a fairy garden provides. You can implement fun colors, fanciful signs, and, of course, twinkly lights. From the moment you enter your fairy garden, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported straight into a storybook. And we can’t think of a better feeling than looking around and seeing enchanting and dreamy plants, statues, and more in every corner.
Picture this—you wake up in the morning and head out to your garden before a busy day. You’re enjoying your latest novel, a cup of your drink of choice, and a light bite to snack on. Sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? Now, have we convinced you to transform your garden into something the fairies would love? Just keep scrolling to get a look at 12 fairy garden ideas to get you started.
Twinkly Lights
Nothing says fairy garden quite like twinkly lights. To get the fairy look, opt for a smaller bulb size and hang them to your heart’s content!
Folky Welcome Sign
A folky sign is a must when it comes to a fairy garden. You can go the gnome route to keep it super whimsical or go for something more understated, like a cute hand-painted sign.
Stone Steps
We don’t know what it is about stone steps, but they just scream fairy garden. If you have space in your garden to include some stones, whether it’s steps or a small structure, absolutely go for it!
Tons of Greenery
Fairies live in the forest, so to bring that sense of magic to your own garden, be sure to plant tons of greenery. From small shrubs to majestic trees, you can’t go wrong.
Tiny Statues
Feel like including an actual fairy in your garden? Then put up a cute little fairy statue! Go for something that looks vintage to bring about an enchanting feel.
Flower Arch
If you have a gazebo or arch in your garden, we suggest adding a flower arch! It’s perfectly fairy-like and will look stunning at dusk, whether you go for pinks, whites, or something else.
Hand-Painted Signs
We love the idea of hand-painting fairy signs for the garden. Grab a few pieces of plywood or pre-shaped wood from somewhere like Michael’s, and paint them with whimsical colors reminiscent of front doors or even cute sayings.
Lots of Roses
Roses, roses, and more roses! No fairy garden is complete without the incorporation of this blushing bouquet. Plant as many as you can to feel the fairy vibe.
Swing Set
To make your fairy garden feel like something out of a storybook you’d read to your children, you must hang up a swing set! Go for something rustic, wooden, and simple.
Mushroom Decor
Another fun whimsical element you can add to your fairy garden is mushroom decor. They’re vibrant and will bring a sense of joy and cheer to any garden.
Mini Fairy House
This won’t be your traditional birdhouse. And while you can absolutely make your fairy house suitable for birds to come by and feed, this is where your garden fairy will live. Pick up paint and a small structure, and have some fun with it!
Mini Garden
Last, but certainly not least, you have to create a mini garden for the fairies that are sure to visit. There are so many fun ideas out there, but we especially love how a mini fairy garden looks inside of a broken pot, old vase, or something else that’s been repurposed. Feel free to get the kiddos to help you out on this one!
Taylor Augustin is a beauty, fashion, and lifestyle writer with 6+ years of experience testing and reviewing products. Her work can be found in Teen Vogue, Popsugar, Byrdie, Cosmo, and more. When she’s not typing away, you can find her perusing the aisles at Sephora, going to pilates, and reading the latest psychological thrillers on her Kindle. Connect with Taylor on Instagram.
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