{"id":14523,"date":"2020-08-15T10:52:18","date_gmt":"2020-08-15T14:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/?p=14523"},"modified":"2024-11-23T01:17:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T06:17:01","slug":"enhance-your-yard-with-garden-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/enhance-your-yard-with-garden-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Garden Art Ideas That Will Beautify Your Outdoor Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These garden art ideas are easy to do and will give you some inspiration for using garden decor and yard art to add interest to your outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I was recently looking through some pictures of a garden tour I took at Allerton Gardens on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.<\/p>\n\n\n

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It is a huge garden that is absolutely stunning! (If you’re ever in Kauai, it’s worth the tour price to see this garden…click here to get more information<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the things that makes it so interesting is their use of garden art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is everywhere!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It made me realize that even the best gardens can be made a little better by adding some garden decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though Allerton Gardens is in a completely different climate and is on a totally different scale than most of our gardens, it is a great place to get some inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then scale it down to a city-sized yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to find out the garden art ideas I have learned from this garden (and others).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 | Create A Focal Point<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Installing a large statue in your garden adds an obvious focal point (“large” being the main idea!).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like interior decorating, having a focal point in your garden directs your attention to the areas you want to showcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allerton Gardens in Kauai is a very big garden but this statue still commands your attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placing it in front of a pond allows it to be reflected in the water surface as well.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Even if you don’t have a large yard, you can still incorporate a statue or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just make sure the statue is big enough. Smaller ones will get lost among the flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My mother also installed a blue fence behind her favorite garden decor. The bright color makes sure that you don’t miss it!<\/p>\n\n\n

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You can add height to a shorter statue that you absolutely love by standing it on a plinth<\/a>*.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Incorporate a statue in the middle of the garden to add an element of surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If traditional sculptures aren’t your style, a modern metal sculpture may be right up your alley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 | Provide a Zen Feeling<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Adding a Buddha statue to your garden is sure to provide a zen feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placing it in front of some bamboo (as they did at Allerton Gardens in Kauai) makes it feel even more relaxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just make sure to plant the bamboo in containers or use clumping bamboo so you don’t have to worry about it taking over.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Even if your yard isn’t that big and you don’t have any bamboo, nestling a Buddha statue among the plants seems to fit right in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 | Mimic Nature<\/h2>\n\n\n
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At Allerton Gardens in Kauai, animal statues look as if they were coming out of the woods…like they would be in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You can do the same thing in your garden by using metal animal outdoor decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you go for a pelican or a bug, try to position them somewhere that looks natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And once again, make sure your nature-inspired art is big enough to be noticed, like these tall metal flamingos<\/a>* I have in my yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 | Install A Water Feature<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Water and the garden go together hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which is why I think adding an artful water feature to your garden always works! (Not to mention it creates a natural looking place to put those garden cranes.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can install one permanently (like this architectural waterfall at Allerton Gardens in Kauai).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Or just hang a fountain on a fence.  Adding landscape lighting<\/a> makes sure that you can still see it at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way will add some interest to your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find more ways to add water to your garden HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 | Generate Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Kinetic Copper Wind Sculpture<\/a>*<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Installing yard art that rotates or moves in the wind adds an extra dimension into your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with sculptures, make sure that your wind sculpture is large enough to be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copper wind sculptures<\/a>* like the one above will age over time and add an “always been there” look to your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 | Add Whimsical Garden Art<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Adding some whimsical art to your garden will make you smile every time you see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This teapot in the garden is a perfect example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the full tutorial on how to make it from confessionsofaserialdiyer.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 | Make Some Sound<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A wind chime in your garden will create a beautiful relaxing sound and look good at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a screen to showcase it will make sure that everyone notices it!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Birds and nest wind chime, via amazon.com<\/a>*<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

While a traditional wind chime is pretty, you can also find some really unique designs that will make your garden more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 | Hang a Bird House<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Hanging a bird house or two not only encourages birds to visit your garden, they also look pretty.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You can go for a simple version that just requires a tree branch and a hook to get it installed.Or go for a more elaborate design (like this purple martin house<\/a>*) that needs to be assembled and installed on a pole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either one will provide some interest to your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 | Add A Sphere<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Spheres are a really easy way to add some interest to your garden. The round shape fits right in with any type of outdoor space…whether it’s adding curves to a hard structure like a deck or providing a reflecting surface and color to a yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can choose to display them on columns to add some height.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Or create a collection of them on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 | Hang Garden Wall Art (or a mirror)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hanging wall art isn’t just for inside your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a fence or wall in your garden, try hanging metal wall art or even a mirror to brighten up a flat surface. This piece is made out of recycled oil drums, so it is pretty and eco-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 | Take Indoor Accessories Out<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Another creative garden art idea is to take some of your indoor accessories out to your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vases, garden seats and other ceramic pieces make beautiful additions to your deck, patio or yard.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You can even hang up inexpensive pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will fade so I don’t put up anything that costs too much, but it definitely helps to break up large expanses of wall space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 | Make and Hang A Rain Chain<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Rain chains are a combination of functionality and garden decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They help to direct water away from your house and look beautiful doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out how to make your own rain chain HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully you have found some inspiration to add some art to your own garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Gardening Ideas You Might Like<\/h3>\n\n\n\n