Decorate your Garden: Garden themes round-up
Many of us have a favorite garden decor style that we just adore. One which we would most love to spend time in. You probably have a certain piece of art, sculpture or lawn ornaments you put out each Spring to enjoy.
But a garden is more than just flowers, isn’t it? The whole purpose of using decorations is to give the garden a personality. Whether it’s formal, informal or whimsical, it’s surely a reflection of you.
If you’ve been wanting to give your yard or garden a new “look” this summer, we hope you’ll enjoy this ROUND-UP of garden themes from Make it a Garden. The links below describe various garden themes and how to create the visual effect in your garden with practical, sensible tips. Whether this space is large or small, you’ll find ideas and inspiration to help you zoom-in on your ‘style’. Then, you can decorate your garden with charm and pizzazz so that it’s sending all the right vibes.
Decorate your garden: Deciding on a theme
If you want to decorate your garden to convey a certain “look” or “feel”, start with a theme. Decorating a garden is not much different than decorating your home. Popular home decor styles like Farmhouse, Shabby Chic or French-Country, transfer over to the garden quite nicely. Practically anything that is used for indoor decor can be used outdoors.
But you don’t have to decorate your garden to match the house. Not at all! That’s where the fun begins. Many people play up the mystery and magic of gardens by incorporating fairies, gnomes, and other imaginative things that make backyard spaces rather interesting escapes.
Helpful TIP: As you look at pictures on Pinterest or in magazines, think about the elements that capture your attention. Ask yourself what it is about that setting that appeals to you. Do you like its light-heartedness? The simplicity? Maybe you like the formal “elegance” it conveys. Notice the type of artistic accents used in the photo. Once you have a vision of what you’d like to do, then you can start the project with confidence.
Where do I start?
Think about your outdoor spaces; the size and configuration of your yard. Without doing a major landscaping overhaul, which part of the yard seems like the most obvious and natural place to start your decorative theme? What features does it already have? Flower beds, a pretty tree, some shrubs, a fence, etc.
For me, it was the addition of a small garden shed. Once the shed was up and painted, I began to work outwards in a semi-circle from the shed. A simple pathway leading to the shed, garden beds and shrubs planted around it, a patch of lawn. Little by little. This year, I hope to add a vignette or two using a wheelbarrow and my garden scarecrow, lady Emily. But you get the picture!
How to Make a Woodscrap Scarecrow from Our Fairfield Home and Garden
Where to get unique decor for your garden?
In my opinion, the big box store offer somewhat ordinary fare. But you may still find something you like that fits in with your theme.
Instead, try garage sales and thrift stores which can be great places to find unique things for a low price. When you know your decor theme, it’s easier to know what to look for. Remember that almost anything can be painted or spray-painted. Although sometimes a weathered look is more desirable. That’s up to you!
Here are some more places to find decor and accent pieces for your garden:
- Your OWN garage or crawl space
- a “re-store” like Habit for Humanity that has remnant building materials
- Flea Market
- Your local antique shop or Picker
- Craig’s List (look under “free”, farm/garden, building materials)
- Trash to Treasure: How to shop for Garden Decor – by Make it a Garden
LINKS: How to decorate your garden
Spruce up the storage shed
If you have a storage shed in the backyard, make it have a starring role in your decor scheme. A bright coat of paint makes it a cheerful attraction!
Elements of the Cottage Garden
Decorative accents that convey the essence of a cottage garden.
The rustic, woodland garden
Incorporating natural elements such as tree stumps, logs and small boulders into the landscape. Other decorative choices for the rustic, woodland garden
Flea Market Garden
The artful use of salvage and other flea market treasures without going overboard.
Mirrors in the garden
Mirrors are very effective as garden decor. If used in the right place, they add a big dose of pizzazz!
How to use a bicycle in the garden
Bicycles add a touch of vintage charm to the garden and are cute in vignettes.
How to make the prettiest bird bath from dishes
Why not try your hand at making your OWN garden art? Here’s how to make a simple birdbath from dishes.
I hope you found some good information and ideas to get you started on decorating your garden this summer. If you enjoyed these topics, why not join our Art & Garden Community? Scroll down just a bit to sign up. You’ll love our monthly newsletter with more tips and inspiration for the garden…not advertising. We never send weeds (or spam), just helpful garden and art-related content.
HAPPY GARDENING, Kristen
