Garden decor ideas add character and flare to any outdoor space by making an individual statement about its atmosphere and setting the scene for any landscape design project. From rustic and vintage pieces, to colorful modern ones – garden decorations bring your vision alive!
Be sure to include natural textures into your garden decor for maximum impact and visual interest. Rustic metals and rough wood can help balance out the organic forms of plants while adding visual interest.
Sundials
Sundials add a decorative flourish to flower gardens while providing an engaging history lesson. These ancient devices calculate sun time by using an ancient technology called gnomon to cast shadows onto a dial plate with numbered lines.
Create a fairy garden to entertain both children (and adults!) with tiny cottages, pathways and whimsical elements. Use a garden trellis to guide climbing roses or vines through it; floral arrangements that double as cut flowers for table decoration add color.
Wind Chimes
Wind chimes add vibrant energy and playful charm to your garden, adding vibrant energy and joie de vivre. Give traditional windchimes an eclectic boho flair by stringing an eclectic assortment of colorful beads, feathers and metal charms onto lengths of cord or leather strips tied around embroidery hoops.
An old set of lockers transforms into an imaginative planter for succulents or creeping plants, while a salvaged window serves as a charming cold frame to shelter tender sprouts from frost damage. Finally, decorative curtain tiebacks find new purpose as colorful stepping stones which add character and flair to the garden.
Hummingbird Feeders
Hummingbirds can add great enjoyment to a garden, and a hummingbird feeder allows you to watch them up close. But be wary – multiple feeders could lead to territorial and aggressive birds dominating them all! Try spacing out each one so one bully doesn’t dominate them all.
Add a unique flair to your garden by upcycling or repurposing items – for instance, this trellis was constructed using an upcycled cake pan as its planter; similarly, this bird bath can double up as an interesting centerpiece!
Armillary Spheres
An armillary sphere can serve as an entryway into garden rooms, distinguishing spaces and directing foot traffic. Additionally, it may serve as a focal point to frame certain aspects of your landscape view.
Turn a chicken crate into a wall-mounted planter to bring rustic charm into your garden while growing herbs and trailing vines at once! Follow Sugar and Cloth’s tutorial.
Fire Pits
Fire pits provide an inviting place for gathering and socialization, offering warmth and an inviting ambience. Plus, they make for the ideal opportunity to roast marshmallows or grill skewers! Fire pits make the ideal gathering point for families to connect.
If your home exudes rustic or natural charm, consider installing a fire pit made of stone or wood; otherwise if modern design is more your cup of tea, opt for sleek fire pit.
Layering lighting options around seating areas adds depth and dimension to the garden decor and the space after dark. Bistro lights can create the right atmosphere, while LED lighting helps ensure safe walkways as well as illuminate seating arrangements.
Fairy Gardens
Fairy gardens can bring magic and fun into any backyard space, as well as encouraging children to spend more time outside and explore nature while encouraging creative thinking and imagination.
Fairies enjoy water, so incorporating some form of it in your fairy garden will add depth and dimension. A shallow bowl, bird bath or even pond should do just fine!
Fairies are known for their artistic flair; take advantage of that by personalizing your fairy garden with custom details. @marlynnarts did just this by hot gluing stones from her yard onto a plastic cup to form a miniature wishing well!
Rain Chains
A rain chain provides an attractive and sustainable alternative to downspouts. Choose a copper rain cup cascade design to complete the enchanting garden setting or opt for minimalist elegance in modern spaces. Copper’s sustainable nature saves 85% of energy when manufacturing it!
Make a statement with plant wall decor such as decorative curtain tiebacks that support climbing plants like roses and ivy in reaching for the sky, old ladders, shutters and garden gates can also make beautiful planters.
Integrating unique garden decor into your landscape is simple with these ideas that fit every budget and landscape size.
Statues
Statues can add a whimsical and personal touch to your garden with ease. From rabbit-themed figurines to large owl statues, these decorative accents will certainly stand out.
These garden decor ideas can make any outdoor space feel more welcoming for guests and family members. With something suitable for every style, budget, and landscape size, these garden decorations will certainly add the finishing touch to make any outdoor area inviting for all to use!