You're probably familiar with fairy gardens,
those teeny-tiny plantscapes filled with enchanting houses, ponds and
furniture fit for all of Tinker Bell's friends. Well, another mini idea
is taking over Instagram. It's true: Adorable mermaid gardens are convincing gardeners everywhere to switch out their pixie dust for seashells.
The key to creating the
perfect mermaid sanctuary is all in the stone selection. Sea glass is a
popular choice for obvious reasons, with shells and dried coral
sprinkled into the mix. But we've also seen people use fish bowl gravel.
Meanwhile, succulents are a common plant, since they have similar
characteristics to coral. But the cherry on top is the mermaid figurine.
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The most important rule to
creating your garden is to remember that there are no rules. Every
creation is bound to look different — and that's what makes each one
special. This gardener chose to put her scene in a fish bowl (how
appropriate?).
Meanwhile, this one opted for an outdoor container garden with various sea-related figurines.
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This creative garden
breathes new life into a broken clay pot, using a variety of levels to
create different focal points — the bottom is the mermaid's turf, while
the top shows off her hidden treasure (at least, that's the story we
dreamed up in our minds).
This homeowner took an
existing pot with flowers and added blue stones and a mermaid to
instantly turn it into a charming trend. And because she's an over
achiever, she added a fairy, too. Why not?
But these gardens don't have to be big: This little bowl holds a terrarium version that can sit on your desk at work or at home.
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Seriously, there's no
wrong way to incorporate a dreamy mermaid into your home. Each one of
these creations is filled with personality and is bound to bring
happiness to any visitor who spots it.
