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if you make small backwards hooks on each tip of the wire end this will help secure the ball to the base.

*Use strong weather resistant glue. Make sure it is waterproof when dry; you'll have to water your topiaries often!

(If you don't want to fuss with a base, try placing your topiary balls directly on the ground. This makes a lovely and unusual addition!)

Watering your topiary;

Use either a gentle mist of compost tea from a spray bottle, spraying until fully saturated or- soak the entire thing in a glass of mild compost tea. If the plants are filling in nicely and look happy, they probably are! -

-Making an easy lawn-

Try using moss in lieu of real grass. If you prefer a shaggy lawn, there are many types of moss that grow a bit longer than, say, Pincushion Moss. The idea is to use a hardy plant that looks as much like grass as possible- without having to trim it. Moss works beautifully for this!

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-A beautiful pond-

Anything that will hold water can be used as a pond in a miniature garden. You won't be adding fish to such a small space, so, you're good! A pretty decent sized pond can be made by using a single serve applesauce cup. A person could even craft their own custom pond from Polymer Clay or cement. Do not forget to decorate the edges with rocks, logs and tiny plants!

If you want plants (who doesn't?!) try adding a bit of duckweed, it is small, hardy and easily removed when it crowds the pond. An easy way to have "water lilies" is to craft them from polymer clay, make sure to use an outdoor safe sealant if your planting is to be in the yard. Plain acrylic paints can be used to paint it, making them float can be achieved by gluing them to a layer of foam cut to the shape of the leaves/flowers. Make sure to paint the foam so it doesn't stand out and detract from your new pretty blooms! You can use this same technique for making tiny Koi as well. -

-Positioning, watering & feeding the plants-

For most plants, you need to water when the soil dries, the silica will help cut down on having to water as often but the soil will still dry out fast. If your plants are wilting and the soil is dry- it is probably time to water. Place your fairy garden in a spot with as much shade as the plants will tolerate, keeping the container out of direct sun will help prevent soil dry out. When the time comes to water, use a fine spray or soak the dish in a pan of mild compost tea. Allow the soil to become fully saturated before removing, this recharges the silica and makes sure

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