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Tips for using art effectively in the yard or garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What do you have in the way of garden decor? If you’ve had it for a few years, do you still like it? Does it create the right “look” you want in the yard or garden? Those are the questions I asked myself as I was cleaning out my garden shed. I found things I thought were lost; other things I had completely forgotten about. Fond memories as I hung up the wind chimes my mother had given me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever your favorite things are, the reason you put it in a certain spot each summer is because it just looks good there. More than just liking it, your garden art piece creates the ambiance you want for a certain space. It can charm, inspire or produce a laugh or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Match garden decor to a theme or ‘style’ <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Garden decor is meant to compliment the scenery. To fit right in as though it belonged there.
But art is also very personal in nature, as is your garden. So how can you get the most benefit from your outdoor art ? What are some ways to arrange or display your ornaments so that they are making the right statement about your garden? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My problem, is that I like a little bit of everything. I like vintage, and country and rustic. And for a time, my yard reflected that. It was a hodge podge. No wonder my garden didn’t look like the cover of Sunset Magazine! I happen to live in the North, which may have been part of the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I just didn’t grasp the principles of design. At some point, I realized that when similar things are used in harmony, that’s when you get the effect. It doesn’t mean you can’t use the garden decor you love. Only be more selective in where you use those objects or what you pair them with and they’ll have a lot more impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s a fair variety of yard art available commercially as well as from local artisans to give your garden its sense of personality. It’s up to you<\/em> to decide what that personality should be. Then, select your garden decor accordingly. What look or “feel” do you want your outdoor spaces to have? While your garden certainly doesn’t have to match your indoor decorating preferences, styles like French Country, Vintage, rustic\/farm, or English\/cottage transfer beautifully to a garden setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s your yard saying to you?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Of course your backyard or garden may already be sending you signals! The graceful canopy of a certain tree, for example. Or a special, natural feature on your lot. Maybe it’s a formal hedge or the perfectly straight row of flower beds lined up against the back fence. Your yard or garden most likely has a certain appeal. You simply work with what already exists. (not that you can’t change that!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little Accent Pieces in the garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve decided on a theme, you simply start adding decor little by little. Start with accent pieces that nestle in among the shrubs or hang out with your planters on the front porch. Consider color and style. Is the ornament or art piece formal or informal? Place it where it blends in or just naturally “fits”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Using salvage as garden decor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vintage is a very popular trend for both indoor and outdoor decor. But it’s a bit more challenging to use larger items such as sculptures or statues or even bathtubs, and do it well. Due to the size or other unique features, they’ll be the center of attention. You don’t want to over do it, so it’s wise to use them sparingly in the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These homeowners did a pretty good job. I particularly love their choice of hydrangea, because they balance out the tub. In other words…you don’t just ‘see’ the tub. Visually, it’s one main artistic feature. It also blends in with surrounding vegetation, as well as the style and color of the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s a great way to decorate an old fence. See how it harmonizes with the rusty, old vintage bike? Even the casual flower choice adds to the charm. However, if it was a crisp, white picket fence, I would definitely spray paint the bike frame a cheerful color. It all depends on the ambiance you want to achieve in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What about that one annoying spot where nothing will grow? You’ve quit trying. But you know that corner just needs “something”. That’s a great place for a larger salvage piece, sculpture or little grouping (called a “vignette”). Use flower pots to fill in around it and turn that lousy spot into a unique focal point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, displaying something big or bulky is going to be really noticeable, so make sure it truly fits. Then, it will pack a punch and visitors to your yard will love it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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