About Garden Decor

If you've neglected your garden decor, you've missed an opportunity for a back yard oasis or front yard curb appeal. Areas around your home should be treated as extended living space and designed with decor that actually creates living outdoor rooms for your family to enjoy.

Garden Themes

These are some of the types of garden themes: English gardens, Japanese (oriental) gardens, Mediterranean gardens, butterfly or hummingbird gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, rose gardens, single color gardens, patriotic gardens and French country gardens. The theme of the garden will decide the garden decor.

Focal Point

A focal point is where a person's eye goes as soon as he enters the garden. It could be a birdbath, fountain or sculpture. It can be a modern art piece made from geometric shapes or a grouping of birdhouses at differing heights.

Lighting

Add low level outdoor lighting to the sides of a walkway. Lighting within a planting bed close to the house can also act as a security benefit while highlighting attractive plants. Track lighting attached to a backyard porch or deck overhang will allow you to move the lighting to spotlight different garden areas.

Furniture

When placing the bulk of your outdoor furnishings, think about comfort and functionality. Place furnishings in room-type groupings. However, don't neglect a perfect opportunity to place a bench with colorful outdoor cushions in a garden area perfect for one or two people to sit and enjoy nature.

Accessories

Arches, trellises, arbors, globes, bird feeders, bird houses, decorative containers, stepping stones, wind chimes, and ornamental effects are all accessories that will complete your garden theme or just reflect your personality.

Resources

• Theme Garden Plants (seeds)