Water Fountains

"Throughout history, sculptures and statues have been frequently used as major components in the decorative and ornamental design for gardens and parks."

"By letting your individuality shine through as you select your decorative accents, you will transform your garden into one of the most meaningful experiences in your life."

"Consider a 'theme' for your garden decor. You may want to create an oasis, a jungle, a Japanese garden, a British garden, a play area, or anything else."

"If we create a sitting area in our front garden (at the front of our homes) we can therefore "live" in our front garden instead of simply walking through our front yard on the way to the front entrance of our homes."

"When selecting decorative accents for your yard or garden, try to focus on decorative accessories that enhance the 'sense of place' that you and your guests get in your patio, yard, or garden."

"A major advantage of growing your own food in your garden, especially from seed, is that you know exactly what your food has been exposed to. This is not an insignificant health consideration these days."

"Too much garden decor will make your backyard look junky. All you need is a few interesting pieces to personalize your backyard and give it a sense of place."

"The addition of a water fountain can certainly add a sense of mystery, joy, beauty, and serenity to an individual's garden and to his or her life."

"Curves in entry paths are excellent places for fragrant plants. As people walk by way of the curve, they may brush against the flowers or leaves, thus releasing a wonderful aroma."

"The front lawn has become an almost sacred element of the American front garden. As a result, find your level of comfort as you begin to remove or cut back on your lawn."

"The flowing or trickling water in a fountain masks neighborhood noise and also attracts our feathered friends, which brings color and pleasant bird songs to our gardens."

"If needed, apply dolomite limestone to your lawn so that fall rain and winter snow can wash it into the soil. Your soil pH test will give guidelines for the amount needed."

"Keep in mind that walls and fences help separate the street from your garden. In addition, they increase the sense of privacy and enclosure in your garden and can provide a background for a garden behind or in front of them."

"Here's an energy-saving tip: planting deciduous trees on the south and west sides of the house will help keep the house cool in the summer and will still allow the sun to warm the house in the winter."

"The bottom line: feeling at home in our garden might be nothing more than adding decorative accents that we treasure among the flowers and the plants."

"Garden decorations enhance nature's strength and beauty, "drawing the visitor in" so that he or she can appreciate aspects of the garden experience that might otherwise be missed."

"Container gardens often need much more of everything than typical outdoor gardens: more plants, more frequent feeding and watering, and more drainage."

"Birdhouses, bird feeders and birdbaths of all types are great additions for your garden and create a sense of vitality in the garden that plants and flowers alone cannot provide."

"If you want a front yard garden, start with a small garden by the front door of your house and then as time progresses, build out from the front door to create an entire front garden."

"Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the world, and it's easy to see why: it is relaxing, it's enjoyable, it's good exercise, and it renews the spirit."

"When you are constructing an entry garden, the front driveway may provide you with at least one solid edge for your new project. This is worthy of consideration because strong edges are important in the early stages of entry garden design."

"Remember that the decorations and accessories in your garden are important in that they provide a pleasing counterpoint to the plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, and ground cover in your garden."

"When selecting decor for your yard or garden, choose accessories that will entice you and your guests to enter and explore your yard or garden with anticipation."

"Trickling water from garden fountains helps mask nearby traffic noise and attracts birds."

"Sculptures, whether in the shape of birdbaths or metal art forms, can enhance a garden's ambiance."