Garden Decor Ideas
Are you looking for something interesting and different to decorate your garden? Do you perhaps only have a small garden or yard without space for masses of plants? Then here are a few ideas for items you might like to consider:
Sundials
These days we rarely need to rely on the sun to tell us the time. However a sundial remains an interesting piece of garden furniture that can be quite a talking point. You can buy a huge variety of styles and designs, everything from modern minimalist through decorative to darkly gothic. Sundials need to be mounted and adjusted for location, you will probably also need to buy a compatible stand or pillar. More information: Sundials
Gazing Balls
A garden gazing ball shouldn’t be confused with a crystal bal, the two are very different. A gazing ball has no mystical or magical connotations, it’s simply a decorative item. A gazing ball is a highly polished sphere, often mounted on a pole, that provides for a fascinating reflection of your garden. It has no practical use, but it’s unusual and cool! More information: Gazing Balls
Bird Aids
Bird equipment – everything for free standing tables and baths to tree hanging feeders and nesting boxes – can look good in their own right. They’re also one of the best ways to encourage birds into your garden. Make sure that you install them properly – there’s no point putting a bird feeder where a cat can easly reach it! And if you start feeding the birds, please continue to do so all year round.
Statuettes
Garden statuettes cover a whole variety of ideas, everything from classics like minature versions of Michelangelo’s David through to fairies and gothic creations sucbh as gargoyles. And don’t forget the good old garden gnome; if you don’t like “cute” then you can also buy more ironi designs! More information: Gnomes
Lighting
Even the smallest garden or yard can be made to look larger and more interesting by creative use of lighting. Use white to highlight particula features or colour to add interest. Remember that a few carefully designed shadows can also add interest and a feeling of depth. Don’t blanket the whole garden with light, but on the other hand don’t go over the top – make sure your garden still looks like a garden, not a 1970s disco! And, of course, ensure that any lights you buy are outdoor safe and, if possible, environmentally friendly.