When planting a miniature fairy garden, I desire a soothing feeling that happens when ground covers are used as lawns.

1. The 7 Wonders of the
Miniature World

2. When planting a miniature fairy garden, I desire a soothing feeling
that happens when ground covers are used as lawns. The look of a
lawn will unify the miniscape. Here are my top ground covers that
work well for lawns or as I call them, "The 7 Wonders of the
Miniature World.“

3. Leptinella squalida, Fairy Fern
This ground cover is one of my favorites. The reason it is one of my
favorites is its feathery and fern-like foliage that is soft green and
fresh looking. In spring and during the summer, tiny yellow button-
like flowers grow a few inches above the foliage. The Fairy Fern is
quite tolerant of shade and it is not very particular about soil. Keep it
well watered. When planted indoors the Fairy Fern will get a bit taller
than when it is in full sun of the outdoors.

4. Leptinella squalida, Platt's Black, Brass Buttons
This plant is from the same family as the Fairy Fern, but a different
color. The Platt's Black is a darker color and it has a more ‘mini fern’
look. This plant turns a lovely bronze hue in the fall.
Sedum mentha requienii, Miniature Stonecrop
Miniature Stonecrop is really a unique variety, because it is so low to
the ground and it stays that low. This Sedum loves full sun and is
tolerant to some drying out. However, if it dries out too much it can
get a little yellow veining by the crown of the plant. Miniature
Stonecrop is not to be mistaken for the Mint called, Mentha requienii.

5. Thymus serpyllum, Elfin Thyme.
Here is another top selling ground cover. Elfin Thyme stays low and
has these very tiny leaves. It is fragrant and features small lavender
flowers in midsummer. This plant needs full sun and well-drained
soil.
Thymus pseudolanuginosus, Wooly Thyme
Wooly Thyme has the same requirements as Elfin, but it is more
vigorous so it will have to be trimmed back more often if planted in a
smaller container.

6. Sagina subulata, Irish and Scotch Moss
These evergreen mosses are real workhorses. They have tiny white
flowers that begin to appear in late spring. They are excellent plants
for filling in between the cracks of stepping-stones. Irish and Scotch
Mossboth dislike drought, soggy wet soils, and in areas with hot
humid summers, the plants will kind of have a meltdown. They will
perk up again when it gets cooler. However, Irish and Scotch Moss
are not the plants to choose for an indoor garden. They get way too
leggy and therefore have a completely different look than the ground
hugging (even over boulders) look of moss you see in outside
gardens.

7. I hope that you found some tips you can use in your own garden.
Happy Miniature Gardening.

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