Garden Art
Ideas for incorporating art into your garden
Garden art comes in many shapes, styles and varieties. Sadly most of us think of plastic pink flamingos, or ceramic garden gnomes when someone says garden art. Garden art can and should be much more unique than this. Displaying art in the garden is all about finding something you absolutely love, something that is a true expression of your personality. Here are some current garden art trends that will generate ideas.
Oriental-inspired garden art has become very popular. From oversized Buddha heads to Chinese garden stools, it seems that people everywhere are bringing a little Asian influence into their gardens. If you are trying to create a Zen feeling, then an oriental statue may be for you. (Photo: VivaTerra)
With its earthy, yet modern look, garden art made of weathered steel is perfect for a contemporary space. You'll find artists creating many unique designs with this material, ranging from iron spheres to abstract sculptures. (Photo: TerraSculpture)
If you are a fan of Gaudi's Park Güell in Barcelona, with its iconic curved benches covered in colorful broken tiles, then mosaic garden art is for you. Garden walls come to life when covered with mosaic work and paving can even be installed in a mosaic fashion.
There is nothing better than discovering an old treasure from years ago. Salvaged items make great garden art. Here a yellow pot positioned in front of an ornate iron gate with a rich green patina becomes a focal point against a garden wall.
Did you love playing mousetrap as a kid? All those gears and contraptions were fascinating. Upgrade from the plastic board game by adding some actual gears or other industrial artifacts to your garden. Here, gear-like metal pieces are used as garden steppers. (Photo: NapaStyle)
