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To give a great look to your landscape make use of the garden ornaments. According to every season, dcor, space and likes they are available in different shapes, sizes and colors. In the ornaments there are various types. It is also made out of weather resistant materials and paints. Some of the widely preferred ornaments are listed below:
Garden Stakes
It is a great way to start your ornament collection. They are considered to be simple options to quickly add a vibrant feel to the garden. Garden stakes are also available in motion. You can find them inserted in a planter, put up on a balcony, or planted in the garden.
Wind chimes
Wind chimes can be used both in garden and in any part of the house. The music which is given out by the chimes will be really relaxing while you enjoy a peaceful time in the garden. New solar powered chimes are also available that can light up during the nighttime
Outdoor Wall Art
You cannot just hang any art outdoors because of the weather and the wear and tear. There are special outdoor wall art that can add great aesthetic value to your garden dcor. Sunflower, butterflies, sun face, tropical fishes are some of the popular garden wall arts. You can even order custom made wall art of the design of your choice.
Animal Planters
Animal shaped metal planters are quite popular. They are usually made to hold the plants on their trunk section. You can also find some made of resin. Planters of cats, dogs, cows, bears, ladybirds, roosters, horses, and pigs are the popular choices.
Hammock Swings
To your spring gardens they are a good add on. The hammock swings and chairs made of fabric come out in beautiful colors preferred by all of them. It is one of the best way to relax.
Weathervanes
They are functional dcor items that add the feel of a farm or countryside to your garden. Fish, wildlife, car, motorcycle, airplane, arrow, rooster, horses, eagle and sailboat are some of the popular weathervane designs. They usually come in metal.
Garden Gnomes
The most common garden ornaments in the whole world is the gnomes. Many of the gnomes are mainly used as welcome boards. The popular choices in gnomes are Travelocity gnome, hipster, sleeping gnome, giggle gnomes, bobble heads, sports gnome, and reading gnome
Bird Feeders
They are another common garden dcor that you can find in almost every garden. From small hanging feeders to large statue feeders they come in many shapes, sizes, colors and patterns. Carriage, tube, tray, cage, thistle, wall mount, chambered, Ferris, globe, lantern, mini tower, canopy, garden house are some of the widely used bird feeders.
Wind Spinners
Wind spinners are surely a great dcor for a garden event or party. These spinners are shiny and come in multiple colors. A gentle breeze can cause them to twirl forming an eye-catching pattern
Garden Clocks
Though not found in every garden, the garden clocks add a look of class to any garden. Conservatory clock, double face clock, station clock are some of the widely used ones.
There are also many other common and unique ornaments available in the market. Holiday dcor ornaments are also specially designed and available. Few people also select unusual ornaments like a laughing Buddha, Thai Buddha, ceramic faces, human skull and garden troll to add temperament to their space.
The brief above would have given you a general idea of what options are available for you. Before you go shopping for the garden ornaments you need to do some prep work.
Measure your garden area
Get an idea of where what kind of dcor can go
Decide on the central theme
Plan the colors that would compliment your plants
If possible take a picture of your garden with you to the store
Research on the local stores selling garden dcor
Make a budget for the cause.
You can make use of the local and online home dcor and garden supplies stores when you want to buy these ornaments at great prices.
Article by Thomas Reynolds of www.garden-ornaments.net, a website with the largest selections of garden ornaments information.
