The best gardens can be made a little better by adding some garden decor.

1. Create a Focal Point

                                                 

 

Installing a large statue in your garden adds an obvious focal point (“large” being the main idea!).

Just like interior decorating, having a focal point in your garden directs your attention to the areas you want to showcase.

Placing it in front of a pond allows it to be reflected in the water surface as well.

 

 

Even if you don’t have a large yard, you can still incorporate a statue or two.

 

 

Just make sure the statue is big enough. Smaller ones will get lost among the flowers.

You can add height to a shorter statue that you absolutely love by standing it on a plinth*.

 

 

Incorporate a statue in the middle of the garden to add an element of surprise.

 

 

 

If traditional sculptures aren’t your style, a modern metal sculpture may be right up your alley.

 

 

2. Create a Zen Feeling

Adding a Buddha statue to your garden is sure to provide a zen feeling.

 

 

Placing it in front of some bamboo  makes it feel even more relaxing. Just make sure to plant the bamboo in containers or use clumping bamboo so you don’t have to worry about it taking over.

 

 

Even if your yard isn’t that big and you don’t have any bamboo, nestling a Buddha statue among the plants seems to fit right in.

3. Mimic Nature

 

 

Animal statues look as if they were coming out of the woods…like they would be in nature.

 

 

You can do the same thing in your garden by using metal animal outdoor decor. Try to position them somewhere that looks natural. Make sure your nature-inspired art is big enough to be noticed.

4. Install Water Feature

 

 

Water and the garden go together hand in hand. Which is why I think adding an artful water feature to your garden always works!

Or just hang a fountain on a fence.  Adding landscape lighting makes sure that you can still see it at night.

 

 

Either way will add some interest to your garden.

5. Generate Movement

Installing yard art that rotates or moves in the wind adds an extra dimension into your garden.

 

 

As with sculptures, make sure that your wind sculpture is large enough to be seen.

6. Add Whimsical Garden Art

 

 

Adding some whimsical art to your garden will make you smile every time you see it.

7. Make Some Sound

 

 

A wind chime in your garden will create a beautiful relaxing sound and look good at the same time. Creating a screen to showcase it will make sure that everyone notices it.

8. Hang A Bird House

 

 

Hanging a bird house or two not only encourages birds to visit your garden, they also look pretty.

9. Hang A Garden Wall Art

 

 

Hanging wall art isn’t just for inside your home. If you have a fence or wall in your garden, try hanging metal wall art or even a mirror to brighten up a flat surface.