{"title":"Create a miniature garden: starter set, materials \u0026 decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate your own little garden landscape: start with the wooden-frame set in a light or dark finish and add basalt chippings, fine gravel, fine sand or decorations. Beech or birch is used for the frame and base depending on availability; the base is often birch. The versions look almost identical and are of equivalent quality. Choose plants separately; miniature tools are decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"basaltsplitt-anthrazit-1-kg","title":"Extra-fine anthracite basalt chippings – 1 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dark path makes pale sand and planted islands stand out. These washed, extra-fine anthracite basalt chippings add structure to a miniature landscape – as a narrow path, a stone area or a contrasting border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun a narrow path between planted areas or create a continuous dark surface. Pale sand provides a clear contrast; natural-coloured gravel creates a softer transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAssembly and design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try out the course of your path. A simple curve often gives a more spacious impression than many small areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread the chippings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread the chippings over the decorative area. A temporary divider helps keep the edges between different materials neat.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and quantity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents: 1 kg of washed, extra-fine anthracite basalt chippings for decorative paths and surfaces in miniature gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 1 kg covers approximately 20 × 20 cm; actual coverage depends on layer thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery within the EU only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete your design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/minigarten-starterset-birke\"\u003eMiniature garden starter set: the base for your design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feinkies-naturfarben-1-kg\"\u003eFine gravel: natural paths and transitions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feinsand-hell-1-kg\"\u003eFine sand: pale surfaces and beach scenes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GREEN24","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59913223373184,"sku":"minibasa","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/green24-minigarten-28-basalt-ci-main.png?v=1789726855"},{"product_id":"feinkies-naturfarben-1-kg","title":"Natural-coloured fine gravel for miniature gardens – 1 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA winding gravel bed, a little path or a natural transition: mixed natural-coloured fine gravel brings varied texture to your miniature garden. Its colours connect pale sand areas with darker stone surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate the suggestion of a dry riverbed or a path winding through your little landscape. The mixed natural colours add interest without needing lots of extra decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAssembly and design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry the route:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decide on the shape of your gravel path first. A narrow route leaves room for planted islands and other surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the gravel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread the fine gravel evenly over the decorative area, keeping it separate from sand or chippings as you fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and quantity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents: 1 kg of fine gravel in mixed natural colours for decorative miniature garden surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 1 kg covers approximately 20 × 20 cm; actual coverage depends on layer thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery within the EU only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete your design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/minigarten-starterset-birke\"\u003eMiniature garden starter set: the base for your design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/basaltsplitt-anthrazit-1-kg\"\u003eBasalt chippings: dark paths and contrasts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feinsand-hell-1-kg\"\u003eFine sand: pale surfaces and beach scenes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GREEN24","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59913223635328,"sku":"minikies","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/green24-minigarten-29-feinkies-ci-main.png?v=1789726864"},{"product_id":"feinsand-hell-1-kg","title":"Pale fine sand for miniature gardens – 1 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pale beach, a miniature desert or a calm open area: this very fine natural sand brings a light touch to your miniature garden. Pale surfaces stand out especially well beside anthracite basalt chippings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeave part of the landscape deliberately open: a continuous sand area provides a restful space between plants and decorations. Natural-coloured gravel makes a gentle transition, while dark basalt chippings create a clear boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAssembly and design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the shape of your sand area and define its edges beside plants, gravel or chippings.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread the sand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scatter the sand over the decorative area and spread it evenly. A temporary divider helps create neat outlines.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and quantity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents: 1 kg of pale, very fine natural sand for decorative surfaces. Small differences in colour and grain size are part of its natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 1 kg covers approximately 20 × 20 cm; actual coverage depends on layer thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery within the EU only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete your design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/minigarten-starterset-birke\"\u003eMiniature garden starter set: the base for your design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/basaltsplitt-anthrazit-1-kg\"\u003eBasalt chippings: dark paths and contrasts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feinkies-naturfarben-1-kg\"\u003eFine gravel: natural paths and transitions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GREEN24","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59913223864704,"sku":"minisand","price":1.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/green24-minigarten-30-feinsand-ci-main.png?v=1789726872"},{"product_id":"miniatur-gartenwerkzeuge-set-3-teilig","title":"Miniature garden tools – 3-piece decorative set","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs if someone had just taken a little gardening break: a spade, rake and weeding hoe turn a landscaped area into a scene with a story. This three-piece miniature set adds charming details beside paths or planted islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrange the three tools as a small group or use them as individual details in your landscape. Beside a gravel path, they suggest a carefully tended miniature garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWooden handles and painted metal heads give the scene recognisable gardening details. The tools are for decoration only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents: one miniature spade, one rake and one weeding hoe – three decorative tools in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox. 9.5 cm long, 1:12 scale. Wooden handles and painted metal heads. Miniature garden, plants and other decorations are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery within the EU only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete your design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/minigarten-starterset-birke\"\u003eMiniature garden starter set: the base for your design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GREEN24","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59913256665472,"sku":"miniwerkzeug","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/green24-minigarten-31-miniwerkzeuge-ci-main.png?v=1789726879"},{"product_id":"dekoschaf-trude-minigarten","title":"Trude decorative sheep for miniature gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eA little focal point with personality: Trude brings a story to your miniature garden. At the edge of a planted island or beside a gravel path, this decorative sheep looks like a curious resident of your tiny landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive Trude a visible spot beside a path, in front of a planted island or on a small open area. A single figure can change the character of the whole scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Trude looks a little different. Those small variations are part of her friendly character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents: one Trude decorative sheep. Its appearance may differ slightly from the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA decorative finishing touch for your miniature scene. Frame, plants, landscaping materials and other decorations are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery within the EU only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete your design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/minigarten-starterset-birke\"\u003eMiniature garden starter set: the base for your design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GREEN24","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59913261678976,"sku":"minimaeher","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/green24-minigarten-32-trude-ci-main.png?v=1789726889"},{"product_id":"minigarten-starterset-birke","title":"Miniature garden starter set with wooden frame","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA little world. The joy of making it your own.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA path between green islands, an open stretch of pale sand, a small focal point at the edge: your miniature garden becomes a landscape that is yours alone. On a table, a suitable windowsill or in the office, the frame and landscaping materials become a personal little garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pleasure is in making it. Try out lines and open spaces, change the course of a path and let your idea take shape. Just three to five clearly defined areas can create a tiny world with plenty of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree ideas to get started: a miniature coastal scene uses an open sand area with a few planted islands. A winding gravel path gives a small garden landscape direction. For stronger contrasts, combine dark basalt chippings, pale surfaces and a calm green centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe light finish gives the design a bright, natural surround. The dark-stained finish creates a stronger frame around plants and natural materials. Both finishes include the same growing base and leave room for your own ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe planted gallery images show design examples. Plants, furniture and additional decorations are sold separately. The set includes an assembled wooden frame with base panel, water tray, capillary mat, substrate panel, substrate, sand, chippings and gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the water tray on a level, stable surface. Lay the capillary mat inside with its coated side facing up, then place the substrate panel on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the openings with substrate and moisten gently. Top up any substrate that settles; watch the water level in the tray and avoid overflowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrange your landscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position suitable plants and decorative areas. Thin, flexible strips can serve as temporary boundaries while you spread the materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace it in the frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the prepared unit into the assembled wooden frame. Use sand, chippings and gravel for paths and open areas; optional figures add small focal points. The finished garden surface sits approximately 3–5 mm below the top edge of the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the miniature garden works: layers and functions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelow the visible landscape, the components work together. The water tray holds water; above it, the capillary mat helps transport moisture towards the growing medium. The substrate panel gives the planted areas their structure, leaving you free to design the surface with plants, paths and open spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapillary action allows moisture to move through the fabric towards the growing medium. Water needs depend on the plants, their position and the temperature. The reservoir helps supply water but still needs regular checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe finished garden surface sits approximately 3–5 mm below the top edge of the frame. The frame is already assembled; you arrange the inner layers and design the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeech\/birch wood is used for the frame and base panel depending on availability; the base panel is often made from birch. The versions are nearly identical in appearance and equivalent in quality. Choose a light or dark-stained finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents: one wooden frame in the selected finish with base panel, one water tray, one capillary mat, one substrate panel, substrate, sand, chippings and gravel. Plants, furniture and additional decorations are sold separately. Delivery within the EU only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\u003cdt\u003eWooden frame with base panel\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eSurrounds the landscape and supports the inner arrangement. The wooden frame is not watertight.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eWater tray\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eActs as a reservoir and collects returning water.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eFilter and capillary mat\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eSeparates substrate and water, filters and helps transport moisture towards the growing medium.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eSubstrate panel\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eHolds substrate in its openings and forms the base for planted areas.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eFills the planted areas; consider each plant’s growing-medium requirements when choosing plants.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eSand, chippings and gravel\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eShape the visible surfaces, such as pale open areas, dark paths and natural transitions.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant care and your next design ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose plants with compatible light and watering needs. Their requirements determine the position, watering and ongoing care. Check the reservoir regularly. For planting with low water requirements, the instructions explain that removing the mat reduces or stops capillary watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the water level and water slowly. The wooden frame is not watertight; avoid escaping water and keep the garden away from electrical equipment. It contains small parts and is not a toy – keep out of reach of children and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/basaltsplitt-anthrazit-1-kg\"\u003eBasalt chippings: dark paths and contrasts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feinkies-naturfarben-1-kg\"\u003eFine gravel: natural paths and transitions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feinsand-hell-1-kg\"\u003eFine sand: pale surfaces and beach scenes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/miniatur-gartenwerkzeuge-set-3-teilig\"\u003eMiniature tools: decorative garden details\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dekoschaf-trude-minigarten\"\u003eTrude decorative sheep: a friendly focal point\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know before you begin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to assemble the wooden frame?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wooden frame arrives assembled with its base panel. You arrange the inner layers, add the substrate and then design your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the plants shown in the images included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou choose your own plants. The starter set contains the frame and inner components, substrate, sand, chippings and gravel. Plants, furniture and additional decorations are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water the miniature garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no fixed schedule: the plants, their position and the temperature determine their needs. Check the substrate and water level regularly and water slowly to avoid overflowing the tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I combine plants with different watering needs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a shared arrangement, choose plants with similar light and water requirements wherever possible. For plants with low water needs, the instructions explain that removing the mat can reduce or stop capillary watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I start if I do not have a design in mind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin with three to five areas and try out their arrangement before filling them. A gravel path, a sand area and a few planted islands already create a clear design. The six-page German guide explains the assembly and the next steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGuide and manufacturer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGREEN24 GmbH, Am Neggenborn 125, 44892 Bochum, Deutschland \/ Germany · info@green24.de\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/GREEN24-Minigarten-Anleitung-mit-Logo-2026-09.pdf?v=1789724832\"\u003eDownload miniature garden guide (German PDF, 6 pages)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GREEN24","offers":[{"title":"Light","offer_id":59913264431488,"sku":"minigarten17","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark-stained","offer_id":59913265512832,"sku":"minigarten17","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/green24-minigarten-36-starter-quadratisch-hell.png?v=1789728140"},{"product_id":"ars-300l-ernte-floristenschere","title":"ARS 300L harvesting and florist snips","description":"\u003cp\u003ePointed blades for precise harvesting, floristry and fine pruning tasks. 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