A well-decorated garden sparkles with interest and becomes more inviting when architectural accents and interesting decorations are included. Furnish your outdoor living space just as you would the inside of your home. Add personal touches to enhance its beauty, make a personal statement or add a point of interest. Garden fountains and statuary date back to ancient Egyptian, Greek & Roman civilizations. Gazing globes, sundials and wind chimes were popular during Victorian times.
Keep in mind these 4 style rules when decorating your garden:
- Proportion – Keep the decorations in scale with the size of your garden.
- Unity – Select a style – formal, natural, cottage or contemporary.
- Placement – Choose locations that will accent your garden or draw interest to a specific area.
- Creativity – Have fun and let your imagination run wild!
Here is a look at what is new and not-so-new to embellish your landscape and garden.
Garden Statuary – Wide range of styles and colors to choose from. Select whimsical or realistic figures, froliking children, religious figures or angels.
Fountains – Add the soothing sound of water to your garden and create a focal point at the same time.
Fairies – The wee fairyfolk deserted Earth years ago for a far fairy realm…or did they? Add a touch of magic to your garden and home. Serenely beautiful or impishly silly, fairies are available in many colors and styles.
Gazing Globes – Place them in a sunny area for a dazzling effect or in a shady spot for a mysterious aura.
Critters – Available in statuary or metal, animals add some “character” to your yard.
Lighting – Extends the time you can enjoy your garden.
Structures – Trellises, arbors and pavilions can be used to create separate garden rooms and privacy. Choose the classic look of wrought iron, a natural setting with cedar or easy care with long-lasting vinyl. Add a birdbath to give our feathered friends a place to visit. Consider statuary, obelisks or statuary for interest.
Sundials, Thermometers, Rain Chains & Wind Chimes – Once depended on for time and weather information, now quaint garden accents available in many styles and finishes.
Add Words – Make your garden more inspirational or remember a special person by adding a quote or sign.
Flags – An easy way to add color and make changes seasonally is to add a garden flag. Available in several sizes.
Bird Feeders – Encourage even more friends into your yard and add a decorative touch.
Colorful Pots – Another quick way to add color is to find the right color pots. Pots can also be used to add a plant to an area or to raise the height of plants. An arrangement of several plants with varying colors and textures can be a nice way to soften up an area of your garden.
