If you noticed that one of your plant pots had broken, it’s pretty likely you’d just throw it away – after all, what good is a plant pot that you can plant something in?
But what if there was another use for it?
A number of people on the internet have found a creative way to keep their broken pots and transform them into something quirky for the garden – and it’s bound to be something kids will love, if you happen to have any.
People across Instagram are transforming their broken plant pots into adorable looking ‘fairy gardens’.
In order to do this, they are adding a number of features, including miniature houses, stepping stones, toadstools, painted rocks and small flowers.
Of course there also has to be one or two fairy figurines or toys to dot about the place.
Many have also incorporated the broken parts of the pot to create different levels and looks.
Some creative types also added fairy lights into their garden to make the whole thing that little bit more magical.
Those who don’t have a broken pot can still jump on the trend and make their own in a regular one.
You can also create fairy-inspired areas in other parts of the garden – for instance, by placing a tiny ‘ fairy door’ at the base of a tree or adding decorative touches to a window box.
And if you’re feeling particularly lazy about the whole thing, there are fairy garden kits you can purchase on Amazon, so your little ones can have all the fun of making one. They also come in cute unicorn versions.
More than 700 people have shared reviews for the product, with 70 percent of reviews being five star.
One happy customer said: “Bought for a six-year-old and was a huge success. She loved it! We had fun making it and getting it just right for fairy friends. It looked very pretty and she is enjoying trimming the grass.”
