Refresh your outdoor space with garden decor ideas that are both inviting and functional.
Let yourbird bathdo double duty as a piece of art, like this unique mosaic example.
Keep water in the basin 1-2 inches deep and replace it every 1-2 days to maintain freshness.
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Here, a simple wooden lawnchair and tablework perfectly in this serene green scene.
Elegant Lighting
Nightfall doesn’t have to end your garden time.
Sun dials come in a variety of styles and sizes, and some can even become treasured family heirlooms.
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Attractive sheds are one of the most popular garden decor ideas.
Rather than fade into the background, this structures bold colors complement the nearby flowers beautifully.
Protect your garden shed from winter by applying a wood treatment yearly.
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If painting, start with anoil-based wood primerto repel water.
A well-placed arch also helps frame a view you want to highlight.
Embellish the arch further by using it as atrellis for a flowering vine.
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Iftraining plants or vineson an arbor, be sure it can support their weight.
Consider the plants pruning needs, growth patterns, and general care requirements.
Gazing Ball
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A gazing ball or globe always looks stunning in a landscape.
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Usually made of blown glass or stainless steel, these orbs can be reflective or multicolored.
This example is a bit of both, mirroring the plants around it and also featuring coordinating colors.
Rain Chains
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Rain chainsare an ornamental alternative to run-of-the-mill downspouts.
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Anchor your rain chain to keep it stable in high winds and so that water flows down it properly.
Shop for steppers that match the look of your garden, ormake a DIY project out of it.
Sweeten the deal even more with somepretty outdoor cushions.
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Soothing Water Feature
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Water features in the gardennaturally complement surrounding plants.
This particular water feature even incorporates water bird sculptures to complete the scene.
Rather the feeders for attracting hummers can be just as eye-catching as these beautiful birds.
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Just double-check thefeeder you choose is easy to keep clean.
Now, they’re used mostly as decorative items for gardens, imparting a vintage feel.
Rain Barrel
Explore budget-friendly garden decor ideas that are both functional and pleasing to the eye.
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This particular barrel has become a canvas for some fitting artwork.
A rain barrel can collect water from houses without gutters.
Place it where two roof sections meet to channel runoff into a single stream.
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Garden Bed Edging
Adecorative edging around your garden bedscreates a cleaner, more intentional look.
Here, large stones make a durable and natural-looking edging to a lush collection of plants.
you’re able to do that in style with a beautifully designed rain gauge.
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This particular example has large numbers, making it easy to read from a distance.
Mirrors
Create depth to your garden or patio withdecorative mirrors.
Just fasten them to walls or fences to enjoy the optical illusion of more space than you actually have.
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