Four simple steps to transform your broken and sad plant pot into a magical fairy garden

Destroying a plant plot isn’t the best way to start your garden transformation, but there’s no need to worry because it doesn’t have to go to waste.

Some would look at broken ceramics and see their dreams of a beautiful garden shattered – but you can also create something magical from it.

Creating a fairy garden may sound like a long and difficult task, but transforming your tableware is easier than it seems.

Because there’s no hard and fast rule about what your fairytale enclosure should look like, it’s also a fun activity the whole family can try.

If you want to sprinkle a little magic into your backyard, here are four steps to transform your broken pot into whimsically beautiful decor.

US-based plant nursery Lily Paradise Flowers shared an example on social media, decorating their work with leaves and cute forest figures on TikTok.

And if you’re looking for inspiration, the video – which has been viewed more than 2,000 times – also included a short tutorial on the process.

And elsewhere, experts op Better homes and gardening revealed their tips for getting the most out of the DIY project.

1. REACH THE BROKEN PLANT POT

The first step in building your fairy garden is to organize your broken pot so you can decide exactly how you want it to be laid out.

This part of the process is crucial because it’s where you decide how many levels and steps you want to get to your new fairytale paradise.

It’s also a great way to imagine any changes to your broken pot before making any final decisions about the final appearance.

When you have finally decided on the architecture of your fairy kingdom, it is important to secure all the parts in place so that it does not immediately fall apart.

You can fix the broken pieces in place using clear silicone glue, or you can even sculpt clay around the shattered pieces to hold them in place.

Make sure to let the clay or glue dry before moving on to the next step.

2. PACK WITH SOIL

Now that all your broken pieces are in place, your fairy pot will slowly blossom.

Now it’s time to fill in any empty spaces with potting soil, so that any shattered pieces remain contained – and to ensure that your blooming fairy garden has a foundation.

It is important to use potting soil, also called potting soil, because it consists of various ingredients that ensure that the plants in your fairy kingdom can survive.

But you should avoid throwing all the soil into the pot at once, as this can be disastrous.

You should tap the soil slowly but surely, watering every few inches to avoid pushing chunks out of place.

3. CREATE A STAIRCASE

A staircase creates levels and dimensions to make your fairy garden even more magical.

And there are countless ways to build this.

You can save a piece of your terra cotta pot, break it into even smaller pieces and spread them over the soil leading to the top of your pot.

But before you start hammering, place a piece of cardboard under the potting piece so that you can protect your surfaces from possible damage.

Alternatively, if you’re not keen on wielding a hammer, you can use pebbles as steps instead.

4. ADD TOP AND ACCESSORIES

Now it’s time for the most exciting step of all: decorating your magical fairytale kingdom.

You can accessorize your pot with different succulents and leaves.

It might even be an idea to add different flowers to give your fairy garden some color.

The most important thing is not to leave large areas of dull brown soil visible. Using moss can help prevent this.

Feel free to decorate your fairy garden with any other miniature accessories you like.