Fairy garden using Cuprinol Garden Shades Paint
Step-by-step guide

How To Create A Nature Garden

Learn how to attract more wildlife to your garden with our natural garden ideas. Then, refresh fences, sheds and wooden garden furniture with Cuprinol Garden Shades to create a unique and playful colour scheme. Let’s get started.

What is a nature garden?

A nature garden includes plants and habitats where wildlife can thrive. Depending on your preference, this could be flowers, potted plants, grasses or trees. No matter your garden size, we’re here to help you create a nature garden that’s sustainable, easy to maintain and enhances the look and feel of your outdoor space.

How to make a fairy garden

Fairies at the bottom of the garden do exist – so why not give them a fun home? This easy DIY fairy garden will capture children’s imaginations and impress adults!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Cuprinol Garden Shades in your choice of colour
  • Paintbrush
  • Terracotta pot
  • Moss, pebbles and twigs
  • Garden trowel
  • Compost
  • Fairy and animal mini figurines

Then, follow these steps to bring your fairy garden to life.

Paint a terracotta pot

1. Paint a terracotta pot

Use Cuprinol Garden Shades to paint your plant pot in your favourite shade or create a unique design with multiple colours.

Forage for moss, pebbles and twigs

2. Forage for moss, pebbles and twigs

Find moss, pebbles and twigs around your outdoor space to decorate your fairy garden and give it a forest-like appearance. Add some compost to the pot, then assemble your foraged moss, pebbles and twigs

Decorate your fairy garden

3. Decorate your fairy garden

Now for the fun part – decorating! Get as creative as you like when adding the finishing touches to your fairy garden with mini figurines, whether animals or mythical creatures.

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