Decorating your garden can be a fun way to add a sense of style to a place you already enjoy spending time in. Design elements begin with an arrangement plan on where major elements should go. After you have that blue print you can move into architectural elements and then finish with the smaller and easy to add garden items.

Your blueprint is the most important place to begin because it has the biggest impact on setting the tone and style of your outdoor area and it is the hardest to change after you create your garden. Design goals need to be clear otherwise you will end up with contrasting style elements and miss out on the harmony a well match garden can provide. Whether you are going for a Classical French Baroque or Japanese Tea garden theme, stick with your style and the foundational elements will dictate much of your final outcome.

You also need to pay attention to the way your layout will affect things like the look and feel of the garden. Do you have views that you want blocked and do you have a solution to that challenge? Do you want to have small intimate areas or large open spaces? Will you have color all year around with the plant selections that you made? Are things placed so that they get the right amount of sun or shade? Think about how you want to use the garden year round and throughout each day to make sure you maximize the space and sunlight.

The garden has many aspect of architecture that can be made to enhance your overall design theme. These items range from hard to change items like fences & walls to elements that you can add and change easily like trellises. The key thing to remember here is that these elements can be made with very distinct styles to complement your design goals. An English garden shed will look very different than a Chinese Pavilion and each has its place.

Now we can move on to objects that are easy to add and change around. Small statues, gazing balls, flags, plaques and other items are easy to add and move around. You can also recycle various items into interesting accents like bowling balls, old garden tools and old kitchenware. These items can be easily over done, so think in terms of moderation.

Other items that are bigger often create dramatic visual impacts and these also need to be used sparingly. A water feature or a large statue are hard to miss and will immediately set the tone for the other elements. Outdoor furniture can also fall into this category, especially if it has a distinct visual style.

There are even easier items that you can add to your garden to add to the decor. Super easy items include bird feeders, rain gauges, stepping stones, garden stakes and wall hangings. Hanging planters and pots also make nice additions that are easy to mix and match to change seasons or styles.

There are many options when it comes to garden decorating and the key to a great garden is to have a well thought our plan right from the beginning. If you have a good foundation you can make additions and modifications over time as you see fit. Don’t overdo it on the small but easy to add items as less is often more. Visit public gardens and look through gardening magazines to get inspiration and idea for your own garden designs today.

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