"Choosing the garden decor...
that suits you!"

In years gone by, gardeners would have scoffed at the idea of garden decor, dismissing it as a frivolity, a luxury that couldn't be afforded perhaps.

However, garden decor and a certain eye for design can enhance any garden, even the most boring back yard!

Think carefully before spending tons of cash on sculptures, water features, furniture, outside lighting. Will the product really suit your space? Is it too large and clumsy for your small garden, or is it too small and insignificant in your large sprawling natural garden?

Ask yourself as many design-type questions you can come up with before you buy...e.g.

Will the style suit the overall 'look' of your garden?

Is the item too large or too small?

Is colour an option?

Good value for money?

Can the item be displayed at a focal point?

Do you actually LIKE it?!

Apart from the cold, there's no reason why we shouldn't be enjoying our outside space at night as well as during the day.

Your garden decor could include lighting strategically placed over a waterfall or a flowering shrub. The effect in the dark can be magical.

Consider an owl sculpture perched in a tree with a tiny light behind him!

Read through our garden decor articles and get designing. :-)

10 Stunning Garden Decorations!

While you're enjoying playing games in the garden, give a thought to decorating your outside space. There are lots of fun and interesting things you can do without spending tons of money...

Garden Decorations


Arbors:

A garden arbor, archway or trellis breaks up a large expanse of lawn beautifully. They can also be placed at the beginning of a garden path so you are obliged to walk through sweet smelling honeysuckle, or trailing roses.

For full article click here... Arbors


Benches:

A little imagination goes a long way in the garden. Stick close to the theme of your garden. Try to avoid white plastic unless your patio can cope!

For full article click here... Benches


Birdhouses

Your birdhouse tenants may change every year but they always keep themselves to themselves...

For full article click here... Garden Birdhouses


Conservatories

Barry Dunlop shares his expert advice on conservatories and sunrooms...

For full article click here... Conservatories


Garden Containers

Garden containers have taken a real designer leap recently. Just a few years ago, a flower pot was the only receptacle available to grow your plants indoors or outdoors. But now, the choices are infinite! For full article click here... Garden Containers

Fencing

Young growth can be severely damaged by cold winds and frequent buffeting will cause a great deal of root disturbance. Although privacy and shelter can be provided by trees and shrubs, fences also have an important part to play.

For full article click here... Fencing

Furniture:

The range of outdoor furniture available is enormous. Whatever the theme of your garden; wild, conservative, cottage garden or back yard, you will find outdoor furniture to fit!

For full article click here... Outdoor Furniture

Garden Gnomes:

Garden gnomes traditionally trace back to German folklore. They were believed to be part of the underworld, and still are by those who tune in to that delightful other world stuff.

For full article click here... Garden Gnomes

Lighting:

Gone are the days when outdoor lighting meant cables and weatherproof plugs. Now we can buy solar powered lights for the garden, that will light your way until 3 a.m. - no problem!

For full article click here... Outdoor Lighting


Garden Stones:

Garden stones don't have to be a nuisance. When you dig over your plot and take out the larger ones, pile them on one side and use them in a feature in your garden.

For full article click here... Garden Stones


Terrace Gardening:

Terraces present wonderful possibilities in the garden. They are outdoor living rooms during good weather and form a transition from the outdoors to the indoors throughout the year.

For full article click here... Terrace Gardening

Weather Vanes:

Weather vanes have been an important tool for sea-farers and farmers alike for over 2000 years, and probably longer. The wind plays a key role in most outdoor activities and a weather vane can predict an oncoming storm with ease!

For full article click here... Weather Vanes


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There are so many ways to decorate your garden space apart from plants, flowers and brightly coloured swing sets!

Gardeners Supply Co in the US and Crocus in the UK are two of my favourite online garden suppliers and I've picked out a couple of garden decorations they supply - there are many more!!

Available from Gardeners Supply Co ( US deliveries ):

Gazing Balls

For all garden decor at Gardeners Supply click on this link and choose "Yard & Garden Decor" from their homepage. Gardeners Supply Co (US)

Available from Crocus ( UK deliveries ):

Bronze Hare

Click on this link Crocus UK and choose 'Outdoor Living' and then click on any one of the fun categories.

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When you get into it, improving on your garden decor can be almost obsessive! Leave your credit card at home when browsing round your local garden centres!

Happy Gardening!

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