Planning Your Garden Decor

In the old days, garden decor was not even a concept for gardeners. Before supermarkets and mass-scale agriculture, families relied on their farms and private plots for food. Gardens were purely utilitarian. Today, depending on what part of the world you live in, gardens can also be a visual complement to your property. Gardening can be a holistic activity for the eyes, mind, and body.

Perhaps you are interested in visually integrating your garden with your home and the rest of your property. Even vegetable gardens can be made attractive and elegant. Consider placing whimsical garden gnomes in different spots of the planting zones. If you are just starting a garden, keep in mind possible decor features you can add later, such as garden fencing, arbors, and container gardening.

Decorating Your Garden Space

You are truly unlimited in the possible choices for making your garden area more attractive. A garden bench or chair constructed from heavy wood blends into the natural surroundings and offers a place to rest between plantings. Gazing balls, garden stepping stones, and waterfalls lend a mystical fairy tale quality to your garden. Wind chimes and windmills add movement and sound to the experience.

To label the rows of your flower or vegetable garden, try colorful garden flags with pictures that show where each plant type is located. Another idea is to divide your garden by theme.

• Tuck a tiny Japanese garden in the corner next to your house for a quiet area.
• Set aside another corner of the yard for a wild English garden.
• Tend flower beds in the front in French style.

Complement these different themes with appropriate pottery and furniture to reflect each style. Or, style your garden with techniques and designs that are completely original and suggest your particular likes and personality.

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