Include Planters, Statues and a Water Fountain as Part of Your Outdoor Garden Decor

Choose outdoor garden decor, lawn ornaments, a garden bridges and patio or pool side accessories that define your private backyard retreat. Garden decorations outside in the yard or on the porch make a casual living space comfortable and inviting.

A cedar garden trellis, decorative wrought iron plant stand or hand crafted teak planter are beautiful additions to the deck. Decorating gardens means more than growing flowers - gardens nurture our love for the beauty of nature.

Decorate using the tranquility of garden fountains and ponds, wooden bridges and arbors to complement natural surroundings.

Whimsical garden gnomes or more traditional statues can be a part of outdoor decor and garden art. Mail boxes, weather vanes and welcome signs as well as sundials, rain gauges and even garden flags are perfect as home and garden accents.

The wide variety of items available to decorate a garden offers homeowners ideas and materials to create a special place.

The best in nostalgic or contemporary decor

Tired of boring yards and patios? Find a fun and creative way to change an uninteresting backyard to an attractive space with lawn decorations. Carve out a peaceful resting spot with a hammock or swing and spend time together with friends and family in a hot tub gazebo or around a picnic table.

Choose from a selection of unique decor items

Use garden art as a starting point for outdoor decor and build from that. Invite the birds with a bird feeder or carved stone bath. Position garden stones, made from granite, marble or sandstone, as a pathway through the garden. Identify your home with personalized plaques that have the home address or family name.

Resin, marble or concrete garden statues are all popular choices for lawn decor. Pick a favorite animal such as lion, dog or bear. Angels, mythical creatures and religious themes are other options. For close city quarters consider a trellis or obelisk to improve the garden and to block an unwanted view.

Relax in the garden with tranquility of water

Use wall mount or pedestal fountains made from fiberglass or stone as the centerpiece of the garden. Order self contained designs that work using an electric water pump. Japanese granite fountains and basins are ideal for traditional zen gardens as well as more western styled garden decor.

A waterfall sculpted from copper or handcrafted in a multi tiered style from ceramic creates soothing sounds in the garden.

Building garden ponds and water gardens can be a do it yourself project using available kits that include filters, pumps and lights. Instructions about aquatic plants, cleaning and winterizing can be accessed easily for those who want to enjoy the beauty of their own garden pond.

Decor that takes advantage of the garden breeze

Enjoy decorative stain glass and crystal windchimes or choose styles made from polished pewter that resist tarnishing and rusting. Other decorative and functional elements in well crafted wind chimes for the patio or garden include wood tubes, bronze gongs and brass bells.

Decorating your home and garden with purpose

Market umbrellas, wicker furniture and cast aluminum bistro sets are all ideal items for the garden. Along with comfortable seating, provide peaceful surroundings with wooden garden arbors.

Buy one custom designed or build from a kit finishing it with stain or leaving a natural finish. Use vinyl or red cedar pergolas with a retractable canopy to create a shady spot in the garden.

Design the landscape to include a garden bridge with single or double rails and spans of up to ten feet. Cedar, teak and bamboo are popular materials that can fit with any garden.

Other items include thermometers, birdhouses, urns, lanterns and obelisks.

Decor and accessories to keep fountains looking and working their best - covers for winter, spray rings, water treatment and pumps.