Enjoying Garden Art
When planning your garden and adding Garden Art, it is important to remember the key elements of design.

Unity allows the elements of the garden to form a unified, coherent whole. Repeating garden design elements throughout the garden creates a sense of unity. Color is a simple way to create unity in your garden. Add it in the form of ceramics, cast stone or plants cascading from terra cotta pots, color, height & balance all add to visual enjoyment and are elements to consider when planning a garden or any outdoor setting.

Your garden’s style should reflect and complement the style of your home so the garden doesn’t look like an afterthought. Choice of style usually does depend on what best matches your home style, but a traditional home can include a Zen garden or other elements not normally found in the preferred style.

Enjoy uniquely styled items from lanterns, to water features, to fun bird baths, to decorative bird feeders, while relaxing on a decorative iron or cast stone bench.

You can also bring your garden to life by using contrasting pieces such as a variety of big, small, short and tall items. Light and dark, bright and dull pieces bring interest, and contrasting textures attract the eye and keep it moving throughout the garden. Height is usually the most overlooked factor that makes a garden truly spectacular. Remember, too much contrast is overwhelming and too little is boring.

 Use these elements in your garden design to create visual interest and a sense of connectedness, then watch your garden come to life!