Saturday, August 13, 2011

Home Garden Decorating

Garden is a place of greenery that can freshen up one's mind. It’s an open space set for cultivation and displays the serene beauty of nature. Garden decoration is important to transform the outdoor area into a site of attraction and to give it a comfort of one's living room. Garden decoration refers to decoration of the whole landscape such as paths, walls, water features, plants and sitting areas. While nature beautifies a garden with its fresh flowers and plants, man made structures like ponds, waterfalls and water-fountains adore a garden.

Before decorating a garden, it is essential to have a know-how of horticulture, for example, the plants' lifespan, their bloom time and the rate and pattern of their growth. Besides, knowledge of gardening and garden maintenance is also necessary to take proper care of every aspect of the garden.

Some necessary elements for this garden decoration are patio furnishing and heaters, stone bird baths, mosaic stepping stones and garden containers. Walkways are an essential part of garden decoration. According to your taste and need, you can use various materials such as bronze, stone and glass. Supportive elements like trellises and bowers made of bamboo, plastic, cane or wood can be the best options for climber and trailer plants.

Garden furniture plays a vital role in enhancing the look of the whole landscape. Decorate the garden with classic wooden or metal chairs and benches that are comfortable to sit. Loungers can be placed to enjoy nature's tranquility while sitting in the flowers. Besides, swing seats and parasols can be the best options to give a sterling look to your garden.

Decorating the garden with stone sculptures and wind chimes can give it an authentic look. Placing beautiful statues of bronze or marble and adding a few dragon statues among stone sculptures, can give an antique aura to your garden.






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