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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and so is art. Garden art is a great way to add personal expression to a garden. Colorful pieces and interesting sculptures add a splash of color and texture all year long.
Garden décor should be able to withstand the rigors of the great outdoors. Finding items to place outside requires a little imagination. Art festivals are a good place to find whimsical pieces. Sometimes old tools and other odd items can add a personal flair as well.
Water fountains and bird baths bring the element of water into the garden. This can soften harsh edges and even add some coolness to the area surrounding the water. Other elements can be incorporated as well. Zen gardens bring stone into full view. The stones are arranged in a manner that pleases the gardener amid a sea of sand or gravel. Contemporary gardens look great with a little Zen added.
For those looking to add the element of wind to a garden, consider wind chimes and mobiles that accentuate the wind’s activity in the garden. Certain chimes can even identify areas of the garden; a bamboo wind chime placed among a patch of bamboo or eucalyptus creates an eastern theme.
Natural art such as animal statues should be placed as realistically as possible. A friendly frog statue among a patch of cacti would look awkward, place him by the pond instead. Avoid over collecting pieces too. When it comes to statuettes less is more, think of the old lady down the street whose yard is covered in gnomes and plastic flamingoes…point taken.
Garden art should be “framed”. This can be done with a certain arrangement of flowers or foliage to accent the piece. Garden lighting will also highlight the art and allow it to been seen day and night. Place accessories and art along paths and at entrances so that it is noticed and not lost in the landscape.
Deciding on a theme will help keep the garden from looking cluttered or awkward. If the idea of the garden is English cottage style then look for garden art that goes along with the theme. Adding little things to illustrate personality should be done in small doses. Remember it’s easier to add to a simple garden than to an overcrowded one.
Going to nurseries and looking through catalogs can give you an idea of what art is available and may even help one decide which plants to grow in the garden. A desert themed garden with sage and cacti wouldn’t be complete without a few terra cotta elements. Gardens can even have multiple themes in different areas of the garden.
Functional garden art like birdhouses and feeders can not only add an artful touch but can attract wildlife. Take note as to what items the animals and birds enjoy. If a colorful mobile is attracting hummingbirds hang a few throughout the garden, maybe even adding a feeder. Birdhouses can not only bring in feathered friends, but also squirrels and chipmunks.
Selecting art for the garden should be a treasure hunt all season long. Keep an eye out for items that will compliment the tone. The right garden art will keep the space interesting and allow visitors to discover something new every time!
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