Top 10 Garden Design Accessories

by emma spivey

The Basics of Garden Design Accessories
As part of your garden design you may want to incorporate various types of
garden accessories. Garden accessories can complement the theme of your
garden and show off your unique sense of style.

They can help you create a whimsical, playful environment or they can be
used to create a romantic, charming ambiance. Whatever mood or atmosphere
you desire to create, you can do so by using garden accessories.

Garden Design Must-Haves
The following are the top 10 garden design accessories that you should
consider.

1. Bird Baths – every garden that can fit a bird bath needs one. Not only are bird baths
beautiful, but they also attract numerous types of birds. Birds will enjoy
the water as well as the insects in your garden.

2. Garden Cart – a garden cart can be a functional or non-functional
accessory. You can place your watering can, gloves, and tools in the cart
or you can put a planter in the cart and use it as decoration.

3. Water feature – a waterfall or fountain will provide water movement in
your garden. The splashing and trickling sounds will attract wildlife such
as birds. These soothing sounds will also be a delight to both you and
other visitors to your garden.

4. Statues – while not very functional, statues can aid an air of mystery,
intrigue, and elegance to your garden.

5. Arches – these structures add a special appeal to your garden,
especially when covered in ivy or some other type of flowering vine.
Butterflies are quite fond of ivy.

6. Gazebo – a more expensive garden accessory, a gazebo can provide a
place for you to escape from the cares of the world. Gazebos are quite
romantic as well.

7. Planters – these can range from clay pots to sophisticated copper urns.
Place a clay pot upside down in your garden to attract frogs or use a
planter as a decorative piece in your garden. The possibilities are
endless.

8. Torches – strategically place garden torches around the garden to
create an amorous atmosphere for those long summer nights.

9. Art – this can range from topiaries to iron structures to plant stakes.
Using art in your garden design can truly set your garden apart and make
it one of a kind.

10. Outdoor Furniture – comfortable, relaxing outdoor furniture will make
your garden the place to be.

About the Author
Emma Spivey writes for solar water fountains, her personal hobby blog focuses on tips to
design an eco-friendly garden to protect wild fauna (mostly birds).