Fairies, bunnies, gnomes, and precious angels have all been used in the garden but what about a smiling mischief tribesman who greets guests with a hatchet? Not ready for this one?
Adding art to the garden is like adding illustrations to a beautiful story. Show me a garden with no art and I will show you a boring garden. Sure, anyone can have beautiful blossoms and tantalizing foliage but a well-situated piece of art adds magic. Used as a focal point or simply as filler, garden art will compel conversation or perhaps a few giggles.
Whether your tastes are serious or spirited there is art out there to place among your plants. Since the days of trendy gazing balls stores have been adding more art to their garden decor sections. Now everyone can afford to decorate his or her flowerbeds with whimsical goodies. If unique is your style then there is plenty of garden art artists that offer their talents for the right price. Not only will you own a unique handmade piece of garden art but be supporting the artist. If artistic yourself create your own pieces of work.
However you decide to express yourself in the garden remember to be creative and open to the idea that your garden can be much more than foliage and blossoms. Have fun creating your own storybook garden.
The Midwest fall garden is a glorious sight to behold. I’m often guilty of taking it for granted, or perhaps even ignoring it knowing it is a precursor to the dreary winter. But once I shake that feeling, it truly is a wonderful time of year.
A bouquet of flowers can say so much. Beauty, emotion but if you are like me, a garden bouquet of fresh cut flowers screams, "Can you believe I grew these?!"
