{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.green24.de\/en\/products\/minigarten-starterset-birke","provider":"GREEN24","version":"1.0","type":"link"}