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Support structures such as trellises and lattices, gates, benches and stone walls provide definition for your garden. And although there are no strict rules for selecting and employing the components of your garden’s decor, these are a few hints for trying out different scenarios:
When arranging your beds of flowers and borders, keep garden accessories in mind. Will your stone bench work better in the middle of your beds of roses or under an aging tree? Should you buy an antique watering can to accent your wildflower garden? Taking the time to choose and properly placing an object, can avoid having it look as it if was placed randomly in the garden.
Create focal points by placing decorative elements or functional pieces where garden paths naturally conjoin or in areas where they are a good fit: A frog statue looks great by a pond. Not on the edge of a patio. Birdbaths and birdfeeders can fit into several different arenas, but benches and other garden seating work best when placed in a comfortable, shady area with a wonderful view.
Remember that it’s probably a better idea to use just a couple of large and themed decor objects (such as a statue, fountain, sundial, stone benches) rather than a large number of smaller garden objects spread all over the place. Keep both the size of your garden and plants in proportion with the chosen objects.
Upgrading your garden from average to breathtaking is a matter of trying and (probably) re-trying. It’s probably fair to say some re-arranging will be involved. Think and plan, but don’t waste too many hours on it. There comes a point when you just have to get out there and get your hands dirty.
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