If you come across an enchanting, miniature landscape that captures your imagination as a world fit for fairies, then you have found a fairy garden. These tiny gardens are meticulously designed in containers, garden beds and unique spaces like old tree stumps and broken pots.

I recently visited Ross Mansion Bed and Breakfast in Hattiesburg and found some whimsical and magical fairy gardens on their property. These feature small plants, moss, pebbles and miniature accessories such as fairy houses, tiny furniture and delicate bridges.

Fairy gardens bring a touch of fantasy to an outdoor or indoor space and offer a delightful hobby for gardeners of all ages, encouraging creativity and a connection with nature. Whether used as a playful project for children or a serene retreat for adults, fairy gardens provide a magical escape and a unique way to express artistic flair.

At the entrance to the Ross Mansion gardens, an old log planter with Creeping Jenny plants, Gerbera daisies, a begonia and a few other plants sets the stage. An old bed headboard is the backdrop for the space, and various colored fairy houses are placed around it.

The area underneath the large oak trees have been transformed into magical fairy villages. The garden designers used moss throughout these areas, along with other shade-tolerant plants such as hostas and ferns. Pea gravel and rocks represent roads and paths in the villages that wind their way through miniature bridges and tiny gazebos.

One of the highlights of these gardens is the collection of old birdbaths that have been transformed into fairy wonderlands.

Each birdbath has a unique theme. One features Winnie the Pooh and friends surrounded by delicate moss and a charming fairy house. Another depicts an underwater setting with Ariel and other characters from “The Little Mermaid” movie.

Moss, succulents and many other small plants are used in the birdbath areas to help create the wonderland setting. Each adds texture, character and charm.

I love how antique, recycled objects have been incorporated into the Ross Mansion gardens to provide the perfect area for a village setting.

An old wagon is filled with tiny homes, each with a little garden of miniature flowers and shrubs. An old wheelbarrow is used as a garden village and features a small pond made from a repurposed dish, complete with tiny lily pads and a bridge.

In addition to these charming features, the fairy gardens also include hidden surprises like tiny doors nestled at the base of trees, small benches made from twigs, and fairy swings hanging from low branches.

If you are ever in Hattiesburg, you should stop by Ross Mansion Bed and Breakfast to see their magical fairy gardens. They truly offer a unique glimpse into a miniature world of wonder.