Miniature Gardens
Whether you are starting to learn about gardening, or you are an experienced gardener, growing a garden in miniature is another way to grow nature’s beauty. Enjoy puttering, planting, and decorating with different themes and special occasions, it will keep your imagination flowing all year long.
What is miniature gardening?
A miniature garden is a combination of crafting and gardening. In this new hobby, the rules of gardening have shrunk to fit almost anywhere. They are made using true dwarf and miniature trees that are paired with small-leafed perennials and ground covers for the understory. Combined with a miniature patio and tiny accessories will build a living scene that is an authentic garden in miniature. You can build an eight-foot-long miniature garden in your garden bed, or create one in an eight-inch container for your tabletop. The fun with gardening in miniature is it can be done any time of year, for any season or reason.
Miniature gardening has quickly become an enjoyable pastime. In fact, anyone who enjoys working the plants and loves any kind of garden-craft will find this new hobby very inspiring. Some gardeners use specific themes, such as fairy gardens filled with gnomes and fairies, with pathways going to and fro. Other themes can reflect a holiday or your favorite storybook, complete with symbols or figures from your own nostalgic memories. Whatever you decide to create, your masterpiece will be a reflection of you.
Starting A Miniature Garden
A garden in miniature follows the first basic rule of finding the right plant for the right place. So, the first thing to do when beginning a miniature garden is to decide where you want your little world to live. Whether you are growing indoors, outdoors, in shade or sun, you can find miniature plants to suit almost any location.
After finding the perfect spot for your mini garden, select plants to suit that spot that have the same light and water needs. Have fun choosing plants of different heights and different textures. Then, you can choose your accessories and patio material that will suit your theme. Include a bench that you can visualize sitting on, and perhaps a birdbath filled with water to float little flowers in.
Miniature Garden Ideas
Holiday themes.
Special occasions.
Recreate childhood memories.
Altar or yoga garden for meditation theme.
Whimsical fairy themes.
Miniature Garden Celebrations
Attend a miniature garden class to begin creating your own miniature garden.
Learn about the best plants to use with a miniature garden.
Visit a local garden center to look for dwarf and miniature trees and plants.
Make a miniature garden for your next charity raffle, or gifts for your teacher or coworker.
If you’re an experienced miniature gardener, teach a class at your local garden center or community center.
Host a miniature garden creating party with friends and family.
Visit MiniatureGarden.com for more insight, videos, and ideas.
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