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Garden décor… when post people think of décor, they probably think of the decorations in their living room, or elsewhere in the house. Only a minority of people connect “décor” with gardens and yards.

Some people may say that the best way to decorate your garden is with flowers and beautiful plants. And yes, this may be true, but there is so much more that you can do! With the proper garden décor, you can turn your garden into your own personal oasis.

Great types of garden décor:

· Garden Benches. What is the point of having a beautiful garden if you do not have a good vantage point to see it from? Setting a garden bench in the midst of your garden gives you the perfect place to sit, relax, and watch your garden grow. A garden bench is not only an inviting place to sit, it is also a beautiful visual addition to almost any garden.

· Bird Bath. There are many styles of birdbaths available these days. There are birdbaths that suit contemporary styles as well as birdbath that suit more traditional styles, and there are ones to suit any taste and style that falls in between. Not only do birdbaths themselves add beauty to your garden, but the birds that they attract add beauty, as well.

· Water Fountain or Pond. Water has many soothing qualities -- even the look and sound of water can be soothing. Placing a fountain or a pond in your garden will transform your garden into a mini oasis. You will love coming home from a hard and stressful day of work and sitting near the peaceful sounds and sights of your garden water feature.

· Garden Statues. Garden statues come in many different varieties. You can find garden statues that add humor, elegance, sophistication, or whimsy to your garden. Indeed, you can find a garden statue to suit any gardener's taste, whether you want to place and hide bunny sculptures throughout your garden, or whether you want a funny garden gnome.

· Lights. There are many different ways to light up your garden at night. And why shouldn’t your garden be lit up at night? There is no reason that you should not be able to enjoy the beauty of your garden at any time of day or night.

These are just a few types of garden décor that you should consider adding to your garden. Adding garden décor to your garden is like adding a beautiful frame to a painting – it enhances it. Sure, your flowers and other plants are still the main event, but the right garden décor can really make your garden unique and beautiful.

A garden in the yard gives beauty to the surroundings. It also attracts the viewers, especially when you a have a beautiful flourishing garden. One kind of garden that really gives a Hawaiian effect is the tropical garden. But it is not easy to create a garden, there are several steps to be followed in order to be successful in creating a garden. Here are some of the things to be done in creating your garden.

In creating a tropical garden it is not important to have a garden that really resembles a garden paradises in Hawaii or Phuket. In creating your garden it is important that you have these two things, the imagination and the perfect design. Think of the perfect arrangement or setting that you will employ in your garden. The greenery plants and the flowing water bodies are what you can see in creating your garden. So, these are the three major elements that you need; plants and shrubs that have abundant foliage, plentiful sprinkling of vibrant shades, and the water body. These three elements are very important in order for you to fulfill your dream garden.

Here are some tips in using plants that you can use creating your garden:

* Selecting the right pants for your garden is very important and it is also the first thing to be considered.

* Put thick grass carpet on the land area and border it with the plants that blooms colorful flowers.

* To have an excellent garden effect, select different plants that have different shades.

* To add vines to your garden, you can also grow creepers on the light poles.

* If you think that you can not add some exotic plants like the Bougainvillea or Plumeria, you are wrong, be creative. To know more on tropical plants and the maintenance for the plants, you can do some online research or you can visit the botanical gardens where you live.

The water is also very important in creating a tropical effect. You can also put some gushing water bodies to give more of an ambiance effect. The sunlight is also very much needed by the plants, choose a garden area that gets direct sunlight. And to complete your garden, you can also put some accessories, like a rope hammock or scented candles.

Using these tips in creating your tropical garden will really give a real garden effect, like the garden paradises in Hawaii. And surely you will have a successful tropical garden and it will really bring life to your yard.

Just because you don’t have huge, elaborate gardens does
not mean you can’t accentuate what you do have with l
garden bridges. Garden bridges could be just what you need
to turn those mediocre garden areas into something quite
splendid.

Garden bridges can add a touch of country or formal design
to a garden. Small garden bridges are easy to find. There
are many garden bridges that you can find in garden centers
or home improvement centers. One of the best places to find
small garden bridges may be online. There are lots of sites
that have many ideas for small garden bridges.

If you are good with a hammer and nails you may even be
able to make your own garden bridge. Plans are available at
building stores and at online sites. You will find many
choices for garden bridges at these online sites and you
can also see photos of many different bridge styles.

A garden bridge can be a big benefit for your garden space.
A small garden bridge will look attractive in a smaller
garden and draw attention to a specific area.

You can choose the right small garden bridge if you do a
little planning ahead of time. If you have a smaller garden
you will want a smaller garden bridge. Look at the space
you have and decide where a bridge would fit in. Consider
more than one area and then choose your favorite.

There are some lovely gardens that are small in size but
large in beauty because garden bridges have been added in
just the right places.

If you want to add a wonderful country touch to your garden, building a country style fence is not as difficult, or as expensive as it might seem. Here at The Garden Glove, we wanted to add a gothic picket style to the front garden. However, purchasing and installing 150 feet of picket fencing was NOT in the budget. So we chose to add just two sections of fencing to the corners of the front drive as accents. We also used inexpensive materials to create the fence. Using the low cost materials and keeping the amount of fencing small but in a focal point area kept costs way down. Here's how we did it.

Materials Needed

Pressure treated or cedar 2x4 lumber for posts and cross pieces

2 ½ inch screws

Quick Setting Concrete (I used 1 60 pound bag for every two posts)

Pickets

Saw

Drill

Using 2x4's instead of heavier posts saved me 50% of the cost. Pressure treated 2x4's won't rot quickly, and will give you the most bang for your buck. Do not use pressure treated lumber near edible plants.

Step 1:

Measure the height you want the posts, and then add 18 inches to 2 feet, depending on how heavy your freeze is in the winter. The harsher your winters, the deeper you should set the posts. Mark where you would like the post holes with flour. Post hole should be as far apart as you decide to cut your cross pieces. We used 8 foot 2x4's that we cut in half, so each post hole was 4 feet apart, on the outside. (On the outside refers to the outside edges of the posts being 4 feet apart.) Dig post holes 2 feet deep.

Step 2:

Place posts into holes and check to make sure all posts are at the same depth. You can check this with a level along the tops of all the posts. Using the same level and another person to help, pour the quick setting cement into each post hole. Have your helper hold the post straight (check with a level) and slowly add water as directed on the package. Have your helper continue to hold the posts until the cement starts to set, should take only a few minutes. Allow the posts to set overnight.

Step 3:

Using a drill and screws, attach the cross pieces to the posts at the inside of the fence.

Step 4:

Attach with nails or screws whatever material you chose to use as pickets to the cross piece. Use a measuring tape to mark equal distances that are pleasing to your eye; remember, this is a country fence. You can use traditional pickets, branches or even scrap wood all cut to the same size as the "pickets".

Done! Plant a climbing plant at the base to add old fashioned country charm such as morning glories or a climbing rose. With just a couple of sections of fence instead of a whole row of expensive fencing, you've added a wonderful architectural element to you garden!