The garden is a place that gives a great scope for our imagination. We arrange its space entirely according to our own tastes and preferences. It is, of course, the kingdom of plants, but sometimes it is worth introducing additional decorative elements, such asgarden sculptures , which will emphasize its character and diversify plant compositions. Explore ideas forgarden sculpturesand see which ones harmonize best with your garden space.
A pot carved in stone with a stone bench
Don't immediately assume thatgarden sculpturesmust be large, sophisticated and extremely expensive.It is worth looking at such an element of small architecture more broadly. After all, sculpture is not only the work of man, it can also be a product of nature itself. Interestingly shaped stones, original roots or dried branches are very desirable details when arranging a garden. Besides, such natural ornaments will perfectly match the surrounding nature.
However, when we decide on ready-made elements, look for those made of natural materials, such as stone, clay, gypsum, resin, sandstone, wicker or wood. You can also choose decorations made of special concrete, perfectly imitating stone. Its advantage is high resistance to weather conditions and reasonable price. Avoidgarden sculpturesand plastic figurines, especially those in bright, unnatural colors. They do not blend in well with the natural plant setting and look artificial. The best colors for garden details are those in harmony with nature: browns, beiges, grays and subdued greens.
Sophisticated reliefs of figures, integrated into a natural brick fence
Garden sculpturesor other decorations do not necessarily have to be placed on the ground, they can also be placed in a fence (as a bas-relief), mounted on a stone or wall, or even hung on a tree. Water containers, bird drinkers or garden benches can also be decorative, when they are made of interesting stone or sandstone. The original base for a pot made of carved stone will also be an attractive accent in the garden.
"There are quite a lot of opportunities to get such curiosities. Apart from the market offer, the flea market is a great place to look for interesting items. You can buy original and one-of-a-kind decorations for really little money. Traveling around Poland, more than once we come across regional artists who make very interestinggarden sculptures Often we can also buy from them many attractive handicraft products at quite affordable prices. On the Internet, you can also find interesting, old items that the owners want to get rid of. Sometimes a little renovation is enough to make them a beautiful decoration. However, before we decide to buy such a figurine, let&39;s think where we want to place it and what style it should be in so as not to disturb the existing harmony of the garden."
Original roots or dried branches are very desirable details when arranging any garden
A large, monumental plot will look badgarden sculptureor a stone on a small, flowery plot. In turn, a small plaster angel will die when we place it in the middle of a large lawn. If we have a country-style garden, decorations referring to nature or a rustic character, such as all kinds of roots, stones, wicker braids or clay pots, will look good.For a romantic garden, any angels, sandstone figurines or stones in a round shape will surely fit. The representative and minimalist style will be complemented bygarden sculpturesin a simple form and subdued colors or modern stone balls.
Carved figures, set on natural elements, such as a stone boulder, are an interesting decoration
It is a good idea to choose a decorative element that refers to the style of the house or terrace equipment, then it will become its continuation outside. When we plan to place more than one decorative detail in our garden, let's try to make the rest of them have a similar climate and made of similar material. Too much confusion in style, it will rather introduce chaos and disturb the harmony than make the garden space more attractive.
Natural shapes of some stones can be extremely interesting, for a man to create such a sculpture he would have to have a lot of imagination
Our own sundial will definitely be a big attraction in the garden. This invention, somewhat forgotten in the era of digitization, can be successfully used to mark time and be an unusual curiosity for friends visiting our garden. We can make it ourselves (instructions can be found on the Internet) or buy it ready. It does not have to be large or complicated at all. Sometimes a small, flat stone placed at the right angle is enough to mark the dial of the sundial.
However, in order for such decorations andgarden sculpturesto decorate our garden for many years, we need to take care of them a bit. The least amount of work is required for smooth, polished, natural stone, which only needs to be cleaned from time to time from accumulated dust and dirt. We need to spend a little more time caring for ornaments made of other materials. Elements made of wood or wicker, it is worth refreshing once a year or every two years with a suitable wood stain, paint, oil or impregnation (depending on the type of wood and the original method of its protection).Left to themselves, they will turn gray over time, become dull, and cracks may appear on the surface. Despite the fact that in such a raw form, they also find their supporters, they will survive much longer and undergo constant care.
Sundials are back in favor and are a big attraction in the gardens
Very beautiful, but also the most difficult to maintain aregarden sculpturesmade of natural sandstone, easily penetrated by dirt, covering them with an unsightly patina, and often green bloom on their surface. Such dirt is best removed with a pressure washer, while green coating or fungi are easily treated with appropriate preparations, eg Algat, Atlas, Mykos. The next step is sandstone impregnation, which is performed with the appropriate preparation for this type of surface (eg Funcosil WS). Of course, all treatments should be performed only in dry, warm weather, on materials devoid of moisture.
Interesting details are old ceramic or clay pots hidden among the plants
Ifgarden sculpturesor other ornaments are not of significant size, it is worth placing them in utility rooms, where they will not be exposed to moisture and frost. Water that freezes in crevices, depressions or cracks bursts the surface and causes damage. This situation is especially dangerous for sandstone and plaster. If we do not have such a possibility, you can use a garden fleece to protect plants, which will also protect our ornaments against frost to some extent.
Well protected and maintainedgarden sculptureswill enjoy their beauty for many years to come.
