Lawn Ornaments

Yard spinners are used as colorful decorations, weather forecasters, and bird and wildlife deterrents in yards and gardens all across America. Learning how to build yard spinners is easy,...

As natural habitats continue to diminish, wild birds are often left without adequate places for shelter or enough food. People can help offset this growing problem by creating bird havens in their...

The personalization and ornamentation of the yard is a favorite pastime of many American homeowners. Historically, yard decorations have been used to express a spiritual belief or a personal...

Well covers can be an unsightly detractor from an otherwise lovely garden or landscaped yard. Because it is important that you maintain access to your well, well covers should not be permanently...

Yard ornaments are a fun, colorful and funky way to dress up a yard. Years of wear and tear on the ornaments can make them pretty shabby, though. Beating sun, pounding rain, rollicking wind and a...

Garden decor crafts are a fun way to bring your love of crafting and creative spirit into the outdoors. It is important to focus on materials that weather well and to keep in mind that over the...

Move outside the typical yard art ideas and create one-of-a-kind patterns. Be inspired by finding ideas in everyday items or through perusing secondhand book stores, garage sales and thrift...

Metal yard art comes in so many varieties that it is hard to pick just one type. Found-object yard art takes the least amount of skill to make, but requires a great amount of whimsical, childlike...

It's been said that a man's home is his castle. If that's the case, then every king and queen should have a moat, or perhaps just a beautiful yard that encourages them to spend more time enjoying...

No garden is complete without the chirping of birds as background music. It is surprisingly easy to make your garden or yard a bird paradise. You only need four things to attract bird and keep...

Yard spinners add color, movement, whimsy and personality to a garden, with numerous styles, colors and sizes from which to choose. Taking into consideration just a few elements related to your...

Wicca is a belief system that celebrates the Earth, its creatures and Mother Nature. Appropriate themes for Wiccan yard decor will have a natural bent, such as the moon, sun, stars and the...

As beautiful as your yard and garden may look during the day, the cool, dark environment of night can create a whole new world of outdoor atmosphere. With a little creativity and the right...

Let your imagination guide you as you create art for your yard with items found around the house, at yard sales or at home-improvement stores. Making yard art is all about creativity, so explore...

Many people think that yard signs are just for election season when it is common to see them dotting the lawns across suburbia, but you can also make yard signs for holidays or to announce the...

Most readers prefer to be comfortable and cozy while they read, while having all the things they may need such as drinks and snacks close at hand. During the summer reading outside in the mornings...

I like to make wooden crafts, paint them, and decorate our yard with them. They look great and people who drive by slow down to check out our yard, but most of all, we can enjoy them, the colors,...

Yard lights come in many forms and serve many functions, including security. However, there is no reason that security and safety cannot also be pleasing to the eye. You can make your yard really...

Chicken wire yard decorations can add a visual wonder to your yard. Making them can be a fun family project. Talk about the yard decoration with family members ahead of time so that everyone...

If you'd like to add whimsy to your yard decor, you can do so by making yard decorations with plywood. The possibilities are endless. You can make yard decorations for holidays, to show your...

Decorating your yard for fall is a great way to usher in and celebrate the harvest season. If you choose to decorate your yard for fall, you need not break the bank. You can take advantage of...

The fall season is just around the corner. Pretty soon the leaves will be changing and the wind will cooler. This is a great time of year for everyone to do things around the house. One great do...

Decorating your garden is a very personal decision. Everyone has their own style and taste, and you should only include items in your yard or garden that appeal to you. Wether you like a formal...

Whether you want to warn folks of a vicious dog or keep trespassers at bay, your message can be told on a yard sign. For a permanent message, like stay off the grass, you can make a yard sign that...

With summer well on us and the birds fully returned it is time to add to your yard and surroundings with the colorful delights and antics of the bird kind.

If you're looking for a way to bring the country to your yard in the city, look no further than an ornamental windmill. They come in all shapes and sizes and are a perfect touch to any garden or yard.

Adding outdoor lighting to your front yard serves several purposes—not only does it enhance the look of your home after dark, but it also increases the safety and security of the area by...