Add Another Dimension of Beauty to Your Garden

Stepping Stones
Stepping stones are both utilitarian and decorative. They can guide guests through your garden to a special place such as a gazebo, sitting place, or secret spot. Additionally, stepping stones divide up the garden into smaller sections. They can also entice you deeper into the garden behind bushes and grasses. Stepping stones also provide a dry spot for you to place garden supplies or your garden hose.

If you want a personal touch in your garden, try using garden stones that have been decorated or with messages written on them. Place a stone near a fountain or seating area or choose an choose one to celebrate the life of a friend, family member or pet.

Using a Trellis as a Vertical Element
Because so many plants are short, gardens lack a vertical element unless you use something like a trellis. A trellis also let you add more foliage and color to a small space. Not only can a trellis or arbor act as a divider between spaces, but it can also act as a strong focal point if it has beautiful blooms all over it. You will be amazed how much of a difference can be made simply by adding a trellis dripping with climbing roses, morning glories, moonflower, or clematis.

Adding Color and Whimsy
Metal stakes are an easy way to add color and whimsy, especially since they come in every garden theme you can imagine. You can find garden stakes in butterflies, hummingbirds, frogs, dragonflies, flowerpots and flowers, and roosters. If you select stakes that hold candles, you can bring a glow to your garden at night.

Adding a Birdbath and Feeder
Birds are a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are they a splash of color and song, but they also help keep insects out. Entice these feathered friends to your garden by using birdbaths and feeders. You can purchase feeders in copper, stone, and wood in a variety of styles. There are self-standing feeders and ones that hang from a tree branch or attach to your house. Birdbaths can be modern or traditional and made out of a range of materials.

Stop and Smell the Flowers
Benches can act as a piece of sculpture while providing you a place to stop and enjoy the beauty of your garden. You can find ornate benches of stone or build a simple one for yourself using wood. Try coordinating your bench with a birdbath or fountain in order to get a cohesive look. You can also group two or three benches together in order to create a seating area. That new bench may become your favorite spot to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or to relax in the evenings.

A garden takes a lot of work and time, so enjoy the fruits of your labor. Garden decoration is the perfect way to enhance your garden and remind you to slow down and enjoy the spot of beauty you have created.

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