Garden Art can be serious or whimsical. Either way, garden art allows us to not only personalize our outdoor garden and yard spaces, but it can help convert the ordinary into the very special. A fountain or a statue, whether of stone, concrete (poured stone), fiberglass, bronze or other metal commands attention from the viewer and provides a focus point for the space. The size of the artwork is determined by the size of the space and the intent of the person developing the space. The type of art chosen helps to set the mood for the space, everything from formal to ultra casual to spiritual. As you decide what you want your space to be, it might be helpful to spend a bit of time on planning and design. There are many good and useful books and other media to help you with your planning and design. In the end, be sure that the design is what you want it to be.

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A water feature, such a fountain, can be any desired size, can be free-standing or wall hung; and can be made of just about any material, including concrete (poured stone), fiberglass, bronze or other metal, or a synthetic such as resin.  Each has special characteristics and color availabilities that need to be considered during selection.  Many people like fountains because they find the sound of falling water to be quite soothing.  The fountain can be placed so that it is surrounded by a flower garden, hardscaping, or other ground surface treatment.  In addition to the aesthetic values of a fountain, it also provides a water source for whatever wild life may inhabit or visit your sanctuary. Sculptures and statues may be considered together as some people consider them so.  Made of almost any material and sometimes fabricated from multiple pieces of the same material or from different materials, sculptures and statues provide a quality and set a tone for the surrounding area.  My wife and I like to mix and match until we have the ambiance that suits us.  (see our work in progress page).  Bronze provides the most elegant statues and multiple character statues or http://www.timelessgardenart.com/statuary/, but it is also the most expensive.  Synthetic materials provide much less expensive artwork with concrete and stone comprising a large cost sector in the middle.

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Many artists produce less expensive art that is suitable for your garden or yard and, in some cases may be mass produced, allowing the cost to be substantially reduced.  These items can be both beautiful  and/or whimsical depending on your intent and design. Other types of structures may also enhance your garden and provide practical additions. These include structures such as sheds, pergolas, Gazebos, trellises and garden entryways. If you want a place to relax in your garden you will want some type of furniture, whether it be a concrete or wood bench or patio furniture. Bridges or various designs can be used as either a focal point or as a place to cross a stream or a flower bed. Are you interested in attracting birds and butterflies or other creatures to your garden? If so you need to study what works best in your climate or region. You may want to consider things that make the garden more hospitable to these creatures using feeders and houses in addition to your plants. Please visit our birds and butterflies page. In summary, garden and yard art can truly enhance your outdoor space and garden(s), helping give it the precise ambiance you are trying to achieve. The decision is yours.  It is our intent to bring to this site opportunities to find whatever type of garden or yard art you may be looking for. Provided below are links that will take you to a very large variety of artwork as well as other garden needs.

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