Make Your Garden Stand Out with Art

Big, bold art adds interest and intrigue to your garden.  It can be abstract and thought provoking or themed to match the style of a particular garden, such as Asian (as seen in the picture of the horse statue below).  In this example, the horse statue alone has an Asian feel for those familiar with the style, but it could merely reflect that the owner likes this particular piece or horses. Combined with the Japanese lantern, however, it is clear that it is part of an Asian garden.  What is your garden style? Would a large statue or piece of art make your garden more impressive?

Art, it does a garden good!

Need an Impressive Garden Accent? Go Fish!

One of things I love most about garden decorating is that you are already working with a vibrant, living canvas - the garden.  Given this, sometimes all that is needed is a well-placed attractive element to draw one's eye.  This is illustrated in the picture below that simply incorporates a spectacular fish.   Not your style? No problem, "Go fish!" and pick an accent that's right for you.

This Is One Attention Grabbing Fish

Garden Design: Decorating A Garden Can Be As Easy As One Piece

Adding one accent to a garden can make a world of difference.  In the picture below, without the statue, one would see rocks and greenery.  It could be a garden almost anywhere and there is no distinctive style.  With the statue, you add an Asian flair.  This simple, elegant element adds character and says Japanese garden.

Japanese Garden in Iao Valley, Maui, Hawaii