A miniature garden is, quite literally, a smaller version of a real-life garden. Miniature gardens can be created using bonsai trees, miniature plants and other accessories, coupled with small-leaved perennials and groundcovers that form the garden bed.
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It is a niche activity that is becoming more popular throughout the globe. So, if you are interested, here are some of the most eye-catching miniature garden ideas to choose from.
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1. Miniature garden idea with man’s best friend
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In addition to being man’s best friends, dogs are also the best friends of fairies. Any miniature garden idea would be incomplete without this beautiful pixie-sized dog home.
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2. Temple miniature garden idea
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It is possible to develop a small spiritual garden in a short period. For the temple, you’ll need to build a modest separate cottage. An idol, some foliage and a fountain are necessary to complete the look. There you have a miniature garden idea; your Vastu miniature garden is complete.
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3. Egg nest miniature garden idea
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Roll out a thin strand of bakeable clay to around 12 inches in length, starting at one end of the clay, twist it over itself to make an egg net. Create some clay eggs and a handle to go with your egg nest after it’s finished!
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4. Village theme miniature garden idea
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To make this miniature garden, you will not need many materials—plant whatever sort of shrub that appeals to you. Toss in a tiny cottage and figurines of a few people and two or three cows to round it off. Your village miniature garden idea is ready and will be a sight to behold by visitors.
5. Waterfall miniature garden idea
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Artificial grass can be used on clay surfaces. Make a spring out of hot glue and adhere stones to it. Miniature fishes should be placed at the bottom of the waterfall. Your small waterfall garden is finished. You can now keep it as a balcony garden to give it a more attractive appearance.
6. Treehouse miniature garden
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With a wooden block installed, use craft foam to create the door for the treehouse. To finish it off, you will need to add all of the details and textures, as well as a coat of resin to preserve it. Lay out accessories on either side of the pathway to finish the look.
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7. Dreamy staircase miniature garden idea
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Stack pots on top of each other, starting from the large one at the bottom. Insert pebbles in the bottom pot piece to form a beautiful miniature staircase to complete the magical look.
8. Stone castle miniature garden idea
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The centrepiece of this garden is a stone castle. Creative crafts enthusiasts may be able to construct their castle. Alternatively, you can add as many accessories to the castle’s exteriors to complete a dramatic landscape look.
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9. Bicycle miniature garden idea
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Bicycle pots are becoming more fashionable and can be displayed anywhere, whether on a tea table or a balcony. It takes minimal effort to get a beautiful tiny appearance. Scatter some little ladybugs about to make it seem more like a garden.
10. Fishbowl miniature garden idea
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Get some small fishes, underwater plants, scuba diver figurines and a fishbowl to complete your fishbowl collection. Place these items in the bowl in an orderly manner. Your aquatic miniature garden idea is complete and ready to be displayed in your living room.
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How to water your miniature garden
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Unless you are very particular about your ability to water without a drainage hole, your pot must have one. Ensure that the pot has a matching saucer, as it is just more convenient. Use a high-quality plant coaster below the saucer to keep your furniture safe from damage. To avoid overwatering, water your miniature plants when the soil is dry. To prevent rotting, carefully pour the water over the ground rather than directly onto the plants themselves.
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Miniature garden idea: Temperature and light requirements
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Indoor miniature plants are tropical plants that need temperatures maintained at or above 15 degrees Celsius throughout the year. You can opt to grow the plants under bulbs that have the same light as full-spectrum or 5,000K lights. However, the former is less costly.
Ideal plants for your miniature garden ideas
The best plants for miniature gardens are those that are small and compact.
Young plants can be used in a small garden for a short time if they are correctly cared for. Once the plants have grown too large for their original container, you will have to transfer them to a new one.
Here is a list of plants that are ideal for miniature gardening.
- Miniature ivy
- Preserved moss
- Dwarf trees
- Succulent plants
- Baby tears.
