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Ten
Stunning Garden Decorations
Whether you're playing games in the garden or preparing for
winter bulbs, give a thought to decorating your outside space. There are
lots of fun and interesting things you can do without spending tons of
money...
Wind-Chimes- There are some beautiful wind chimes on the market,
and you should be able to find some that suit your style and budget.
However, you could go one step further and make your own. Study how they
are made, and get the kids to join in! Wind chimes are soothing and very
compatible with gardening, so position your chimes well.
They must be in at least a slight draught, which you should be able to
find outside with ease. Also, they can scare the birds away from your
fruit bushes. Hang them on the patio and in the vegetable garden.
Lights and Lanterns- For those smooth hot summer nights. Choose
candles for calm nights and opt for lanterns if there's a breeze about.
Solar powered lights are a good choice as there aren't any cables,
batteries or plugs to worry about. They must be in sunlight during the
day to re-charge though. Large garden candles will burn for many hours
and are available in all sorts of aroma-therapeutic scents.
Garden Furniture- Invest in some comfy chairs for the garden. We
don't spend half as much time as we should outside, simply because we
don't feel comfortable. Look at unique ways of furnishing your garden.
Do you have a couple of trees a hammock could be strung between! Or how
about a park-type bench with comfy cushions set under the shade of the apple tree! Whatever the style or size of your garden, look for
relaxing furniture so you can fully enjoy your outside space.
Fake Flowers- Well, hey, we don't all have mature gardens and
fresh flowers blooming all year round! If you have to resort to a little
'deception' who cares if it looks good! Hang some pretty silk flowers on
a wall, or low roof or even in a tree! If nothing else, you'll keep your
visitors guessing :-)
Color It Up - If you still need a bit of colour around the
place, get the kids involved. No, I don't mean let them loose with a tin
of paint and brushes... what they could do is draw some great pictures
of trees, flowers, animals etc, and you can pin them around the patio
area or 'blu-tak' them to a tree or two. Remember to rescue them if it rains!
Cut Down On Big Toys- Children's outdoor toys, such as swings,
slides etc; can take up loads of room in the garden, and they're not
always very attractive. Look for something a little less permanent.
Maybe separate items you can load away in the shed at night, or go for
something completely different and build a giant chess set. Or if you
really feel creative, what about a tree-house? They can always go to the
park for the swings!
Containers- Collect large pots and grow plants you can move
around the garden, every day if you like! Grow herbs and flowers and
position sweet smelling plants on the patio or round your seating area.
Strawberries grow very well in containers as do other useful plants.
Make sure the pots aren't too heavy for you to move, or invest in a
garden trolley if they are. If you grow colour co-ordinated flowers, a wonderful display can
be created by positioning your pots well.
Wild Corner - I know this may be hard if you like a neat and
tidy garden, but leaving a wild patch can be very entertaining and
visually very pleasing. Nettles and other wildflowers attract
butterflies and bees, and it's often surprising how delicate and
colourful wildflowers can be when allowed to grow in their own space.
If you're still unsure, how about
building a little fence around the area and making a wooden plaque
declaring it a wildlife zone...well, it was just an idea!
Water Features - are becoming more and more popular and also
more affordable. Create a water feature that will suit your garden. Try
not to be persuaded by an over-enthusiastic sales assistant trying to
sell you a system that will be far too big or even too small for your
outside space.
Do some research before you start. There could be a fair
amount of physical work involved and you should arrange some strong arm
help. You could go for a full waterfall and pond or perhaps a simple water
feature on your patio.
Rock Gardens - Rock gardens can take on different themes and
colour schemes throughout the year with a little careful planning. There
is again some heavy physical work involved when you're putting together
your rock garden but well worth it in the end. Make sure you can get to
all areas for weeding, watering etc; Try out different rock plants and flowers until
you feel happy with the overall view, and even then you
can change it.
Nothing's set in stone!
These are just a few ideas. Let your imagination free and decorate your
outside space with love. Read through the Garden Decor and Garden Ideas
pages on the Flower and Garden Tips website for more ideas and
resources.
Author: Linda Gray
About the author:
Linda Gray is a freelance writer and has spent more than ten years
creating an organic family garden from an acre of neglected land.
Linda
shares her experience and expertise at Flower and Garden Tips
http://www.flower-and-garden-tips.com
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