miniature garden
Even a small garden can be delightful—especially this one. Creating a miniature oasis is great fun, sure to pique the curiosity of the viewer, and fits particularly well on a patio or in the entrance of a house.
material
• Enamel bucket
• Styrofoam
• Plastic bag
• Adhesive tape
• Earth
• Small plants, moss
• Pebbles
• Miniature furniture and accessories (e.g. seating group, garden fence, watering can)
Production
To avoid having to fill the entire bucket with soil, first cut a suitable Styrofoam core. There should be enough space in the bucket to accommodate a layer of soil about 10 cm thick. Wrap the Styrofoam piece in a plastic bag and seal it securely with tape.
Place the lightweight package in the bucket and fill it with soil. Shake it well every now and then to ensure all holes are filled and the garden doesn't sink later. Leave about 3 cm of space around the edges and firm the soil down firmly.
Consider where each section of the mini garden should be located and plant small plants in the appropriate spots. Evergreen ground covers, for example, are well suited, as they don't grow too tall and, depending on the variety, also bear small flowers. Moisten the newly planted plants thoroughly.
With pebbles, dollhouse furniture, and a few matching accessories, it's time to finish the garden. The imagination
There are no limits: Whether it's an elf forest, a well-kept front garden or an idyllic retreat - in the mini garden you can easily create what you have long wanted in your real garden.
Tip:
You can quickly make a bunting using string and masking tape. Simply fold pieces of the tape around the string, trim them with scissors, and tie the ends of the string to two wooden sticks.
