How To Use Garden Decor
Lots of questions come to your mind when you decide to decorate your garden. How do I make it tasteful? Is this good for my decor? How small should the ornaments be? Isn’t this bird bath decoration too much? Should this trellis go in the back or in the front? …
One simple rule for garden decor is the classic: less is more. You’ve probably seen too many gardens, cluttered with all kinds of accessories, on which their owners have spend tons of money only to achieve… well, nothing.
Plan out things before you start decorating. By using a simple piece of paper and pencil to plan and sketch things before you actually begin building it, will save you a lot of dissatisfaction later. Take it from the interior decorators – they always make a clear plan of what the end result should be before they even begin.
Unleash your imagination but remember to follow the same theme – mixed English garden and Oriental garden elements will certainly not present an eye-pleasing view. You need to think of a theme and create a focal point of your garden. For a small garden a bird bath would look lovely and for a larger one – s small pond with a mini fountain will contribute perfectly. Don’t overdo it – consider the size of your garden and work with it.
Don’t throw yourself into buying as many garden decor ornaments as you can. Buy one at a time, place it in a chosen spot in the garden and let it blend in. Then go out and decide what the next element should be. This will result in a harmonious garden.
The garden decor will not only be used in front, but also in the back of the house, so it will be a lovely idea to connect those two parts with paths. If you have children or pets – remember to create a space for them to play. A garden can be turned into a piece of heaven, especially if the owner took the time and effort to carefully chose and arrange decor elements and plants. But don’t forget – children and animals need a space to romp. With some extra planning though, you can have both in your garden.
