Choosing Garden Art Anoka MN

In order to maximize the potential of your garden, you'll want to add some artwork to accentuate its features. In choosing garden art, there are four questions you'll want to ask yourself.

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It used to be that gardens were simply a way to add color to otherwise unused portions of a yard. Now, gardens are considered an extension of your home. In some cases, gardens are even designed as outdoor rooms. In order to maximize the potential of these outdoor spaces, you'll want to add some garden art to accentuate its features. In choosing garden art, there are four questions you'll want to ask yourself.

  1. What type of garden art appeals to you? Almost anything that isn't a plant can be considered art, such as fountains, sculptures, rocks, benches, swings, mobiles, ornaments, fences, birdhouses, gazing globes, arborsand terraces. Think about which type of art seems like a good fit for your garden. Fountains tend to blend in more naturally in a somewhat formal garden, while sculptures, benches and similar items will fit in almost anywhere.

  2. What scale fits best within your garden? Although a large piece of art in a small garden can create a focal point, in general, you'll want the scale of your art to match the scale of your garden. If you're not sure whether or not a piece is too large for your garden, measure the piece, then map out this amount of space in your garden. If it dwarfs everything around it, itmay be too big.

  3. What mood do you want to convey? Some gardens are very formal, and traditional--symmetrical artwork will usually work best in a garden of this type.If you want to establish a peaceful feeling in your garden, try to keep most of the garden artlow to the ground and unobtrusive.Then again, if you want your garden to be invigorating and energizing, use lots of vertical elements. You may be drawn to more whimsical garden art, which will create a fun, almost childlike feeling in your garden. Color can also play an important part in creating a mood in your garden. Selecting natural colors or colors similar to your plants will create a more restful feeling, while contrasting colors create excitement. The kind of garden art that you choose can really help tie together the elements of your garden and create the feeling that you want.

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Author: Tonya Sandersfeld