How to Make an Adorable Broken Pot Fairy Garden in 4 Easy Steps

Make the most of damaged garden pots by transforming them into a sweet fairy garden overflowing with charm.

What You’ll Need

Equipment / Tools

  • Hand trowel
  • Hammer

Materials

  • Broken terra-cotta pot
  • Silicone adhesive or sculpting clay
  • Potting soil
  • Cardboard
  • Small plants or succulents
  • Moss

Instructions

  1. Person placing planter piecesCarson DowningArrange PiecesTo start your potted fairy garden, arrange pieces of the broken pot to make different levels of the fairy garden. Use a clear silicone adhesive or sculpting clay to hold pieces of the fairy garden pot in place. Let dry.
  2. Person placing soil in broken planterCarson DowningFill with SoilFill the crevices with potting soil. Pat the soil down and lightly water every few inches to secure in place.Can You Reuse Potting Soil? Yes, as Long as You Do This First
  3. Person placing terra cotta pieces in soilCarson DowningMake StepsTo create steps for your flower pot fairy house, you’ll simply break terra-cotta pieces with a hammer to make smaller pieces. Before you start hammering, place cardboard underneath the terra-cotta pieces to protect your work surface. Arrange the small terra-cotta pieces on the soil leading to the top of the pot.
  4. Person placing plants in soilCarson DowningAdd Plants and AccessoriesPlant succulents (or other small plants of your choice) and add accents to the broken pot fairy garden. Fill in empty spots with moss to cover the soil. Add in miniature accessories to create your desired look.Editor’s Tip: When selecting plants for your mini fairy garden, look for plants with similar care needs.

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