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Art in the Garden
By Briscoe White
What does your garden say about you? Is it whimsical and carefree or prim and proper? One easy way to give your garden a bit of personality is to dress it up with garden art and structures.
The first thing most of us think of when we hear garden or yard art is plastic pink flamingos and brightly painted ceramic gnomes. But garden art can be much more than just kitsch.
Garden décor should reflect the style and personality of the garden, the gardener, and the surrounding architecture (i.e. your home). If you live in a Tudor and tend a traditional English garden then accessorize with classic garden structures like arbors and outdoor furniture with a more formal feel. If you live in a country cottage with a bright and rambling wild flower garden, get a little funkier with your décor by accessorizing with ornaments made from recycled materials and colorful statuary. No matter where you live or what your style may be, there a few basics that we all should think about when decorating our gardens.
Scale is important. Small decorations get lost in big landscapes and when placed en masse create a cluttered effect. Larger embellishments such as garden structures like gates and obelisks tend to stand out in big gardens. Vice versa, smaller gardens can be overwhelmed by large pieces and often just need one or two well placed objects to liven them up.
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art and accessories are meant to accent or draw attention to a specific area. They lead the eye from point to point and provide a visual bridge through every season, so put the same amount of effort into planning your garden décor as you do into planning your garden.
What you choose to dress up your garden with doesn’t just have to reflect your style, it can reflect your interests too. If you’re an avid birder, accent your garden with bird feeders, bird houses, and bird baths to keep your feathered friends happy. If you love to entertain, create an outdoor dining area with attractive and weather resistant furniture.
No matter what your “garden style”, keep in mind that gardening isn't just a way to turn plain into pretty. It feeds the soul, nourishes our love for beauty and our urge to create. Our gardens are our own pieces of paradise, our own works of art that are reflections of ourselves.
Garden Art at The Grower’s Exchange:
Our garden decor items are carefully crafted by artists who take immense pride in the items that they produce and who make a living wage. Taking pride in their art means our artists stand behind their work and want you to receive the utmost joy from their creations.
Using quality materials, our artisans create garden art that is solidly constructed and meant to give years of service in your garden, yard or home.
In 1985, Briscoe White opened The Growers Exchange in an abandoned Texaco station on a busy urban street corner in Richmond, Virginia. The facility has grown over the years, and is now 5 distinct growing environments with 5 acres under cover. Briscoe has over 25 years of gardening experience. For further information on gardening products or gardening tips please contact Briscoe White at bwhite@thegrowersexchange.com
Article Written By Briscoe White
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