Fairies are magical little creatures that appear in the legends and stories of many peoples. They feel particularly at home in gardens, which is why you should set up a small fairy house for them. Of course, such a mini building, also known as an elf house, is only intended for decoration. We introduce you to particularly pretty fairy houses and explain how they can best be used in the garden or in a pot.

Fairy houses in the garden not only delight children

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Measuring just 19.5 centimeters tall, this magical fairy house is made of weather-resistant synthetic resin, is hand-painted and also has a protective coating against the sun and other weather conditions. The roof of the mushroom house is flocked with green, which makes it look particularly natural. As dusk falls, a soft light shines through the tiny windows, giving the impression that a fairy is at home. During the day, special solar collectors collect the energy for the lighting, which, however, is not suitable for lighting the garden. The house is completed by two crawling ladybugs and cute pink flowers.

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The detailed fairy house from the same manufacturer, which is only 21.5 centimeters high, is also made of weatherproof synthetic resin and is waterproof. Due to the design, it seems as if the fairy lives in an old boot with a canopy of leaves and entwined with colorful flowers. In the evening the window glows as the solar powered LED lights provide soft lighting. However, this is also not suitable for garden or balcony lighting, but is only intended as part of the lighting. Amazon customers who are basically satisfied with the product also complain that the colorful cables can be seen through the illuminated window and that this cannot be changed on their own. Still, an attractive fairy house that will please both adults and children.

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This pretty, beautifully crafted fairy house looks like it's nestled in an old, gnarled tree. Although it looks like it's made out of wood, it's actually made out of durable and weather-resistant synthetic resin. It is hand painted, has a working door and the red clapboard roof is covered in branches and moss. Next to the door is a small window with a flower box attached in front of it. The manufacturer does not provide lighting, but the customer can install it himself.

Purchase Criteria

size

Fairies are tiny creatures, so they also need correspondingly small houses. Many available fairy or elf houses are only between 15 and 25 centimeters high, which you should bear in mind before buying - many a customer was disappointed with the small size afterwards, as he had imagined the house to be larger. On the other hand, such a fairy house is not only placed in the garden, but is often used to design a fairy garden in a pot or other container. It shouldn't be too big, of course, so that the proportions are right.

material

Many commercially available fairy houses are made of synthetic resin. This material is very versatile and, moreover, both weather-resistant and robust. It can also be shaped and painted in any way you like. Alternatively, there are fairy houses made from natural materials such as wood, clay and/or stone. In some cases, different materials are processed at the same time. It is always important that the natural and playful design is preserved. After all, fairies are natural beings who, according to legends and stories, live in the forest.

processing and design

Careful processing of the material and a pleasing, detailed design of the fairy house are also important. Typically, these houses appear as if they are in a tree stump or branch, in an old boot or a large mushroom. Many playful decorative elements such as delicate flowers and tendrils, leaves, moss (e.g. through flocking), small branches and the like are indispensable for a fairy house. There should also be at least one window and one (possibly openable) door.

weather resistance

If the fairy house is to be set up outside - in modern German it is called outdoor - it must be weatherproof, i. H. both its materials and colors must be resilient and resistant to the effects of sun, wind, rain, heat and frost. However, you should not set up the house in direct sunlight, as the UV light will cause the colors to fade. You should also store decorative elements in a frost-proof place in winter.

lighting

The house looks particularly cute when a ray of light can be seen through the window at the beginning of twilight and it looks as if a fairy is actually at home. For this purpose, some manufacturers build in solar panels that collect energy during the day for night-time lighting. However, this is not suitable for lighting the garden or balcony, as the light is very weak and is only used for decoration.

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frequently asked Questions

Where does a fairy house look best?

There are many ways to set up the fairy house: it really comes into its own in a real fairy garden. This can be planted in a bed, on the lawn, under trees or in a pot or other container. But such a little house can also be placed in a window box, in a large, planted bucket or on a tree trunk, in a branch fork, on the window sill, a fountain or a table.

Which plants fit in a fairy garden?

For a tiny fairy garden you should take just such plants. Various succulents, such as Sempervivum, which are available in a wide variety of shapes and colors, are well suited. Low-growing flowers, flowering ground cover, grasses and moss are also very suitable. It is important that the plants not only harmonize with each other aesthetically, but also that they are similar in terms of their preferences for location and care.

How to make a fairy house from a tree stump?

You can turn a stump or a tree in the garden into a fairy house in no time. All you have to do is buy ready-made small doors and windows or make them yourself according to your own wishes and attach them to the stump or trunk. Place other decorative material - such as plants, mushroom and fairy figures - nearby.

How much does a fairy house cost?

Depending on the material, processing quality and size, you will pay between around 15 and up to 50 euros for a fairy house. Of course, there are always outliers, but they are not the rule. High-quality products are more expensive than less well-made ones, and fairy houses made from natural materials instead of synthetic resin tend to be expensive in comparison.

Can you make the fairy house yourself?

If you don't want to buy a ready-made fairy house, you can make one yourself if you have the appropriate manual skills. Various materials are available for this purpose, for example clay, polymer clay or kneaded concrete for self-moulding. These are particularly easy to model on a basic structure made of plastic or glass bottles that have been grouped and glued together accordingly. Then embellish the model with brush and paint, moss, (artificial) flowers and plants, small twigs, stones, etc.

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Where there is a fairy house in the garden, the corresponding inhabitants should not be missing. Lots of tiny fairy figures, distributed in trees, bushes and beds, always provide little surprises and put a smile on your face during your daily gardening. Make sure that the figures are weatherproof so that you can enjoy them for a long time.

Plants for the fairy garden

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Suitable plants for the fairy garden should be as small as possible, after all fairies are tiny too. Well suited for a fairy garden, for example in a pot, are succulents, which are available in a wide variety of shapes and colors. In addition, they are very easy to care for and can be cultivated both indoors and outdoors (provided they are hardy, like Sempervivum).

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