Home Garden Decor

Todays garden decor is more of an extension ofpit in one corner away from all flammables, of
your living space. Versatile outdoor spaces can becourse and place some place a few chairs around,
used for dining and lounging with family members,to create a wonderful area to tell ghost stories
as well as entertaining guests. Decorating yourand roast marshmallows. Use a canopy in another
garden for these functions gives you a fabulousarea and place an outdoor bed or picnic table
alternative to the traditional dinner party! With theunder it and this will create a place to lounge in a
wonderful new garden decor trend of creating anshaded area and enjoy your garden. Trends are
outdoor kitchen and dining/living area you aregearing towards mimicking your home outside. So
expanding your square footage and increasingduplicating your living spaces outside is an
your home value. According to "Smart Money"important aspect to your garden decor.
magazine, consumers who spend 5 percent ofAdding life to your garden decor is also an
the value of their home on landscaping canessential part. There are many different ways to
expect to add 15 percent or more to its value.accomplish this. Make it a project for your whole
Entertaining trends are following suit with thefamily. Incorporate a vegetable and herb garden,
garden decor trends. Themed garden parties andpond or Butterfly garden to your garden decor.
of course the traditional American Barbeque is allNothing improves your garden more than the use
the rage. Its very easy and affordable to doubleof plant life, trees, native plants, perennials or
your living space.annuals. Just make sure that they will survive
Add a few comfortable weatherproof chairs, anyour climate. Ask your local gardening store for
unused table, paint a lasting rug to your patio andassistance with your selection.
you are on your way to doubling your living spaceEnsure that your garden decor includes fragrant
or be inventiveCreate a grass couch, table andplants to enhance your outdoor experience. A
loveseat, using a wood structure covered in sod.Butterfly Garden is a perfect avenue to take. Not
Be creative in your garden decor. Center yourjust beautiful plants to view, but an outdoor lab
living/dinning space close to your kitchen area. Infor your children to explore. Chose a sunny spot
2004 alone 14.5 million grills were sold, so thatand include plants such as Lantana, zinnia,
along with a small refrigerator, a prep/servingconeflower, butterfly bush and abelia. Butterflies
table and you have just achieved an inexpensiveespecially love clusters of small tubular flowers.
outdoor kitchen. You can always build a moreSome species enjoy fennel, parsley, dill, and rue
defined structure encompassing built in appliances.which is a wonderful gateway to incorporate an
Use your imagination and remember your gardenherb garden. Adding a few of the fragrant plants
decor is a refection of you and your family.will assist in drawing in birds bringing in even more
Adding a canopy or fire pit will make a wonderfullife and color to your garden. Interjecting a
addition to the completion of your garden decor.birdhouse and a water source into your garden
Create different rooms outside by separating thedecor will ensure that the birds will come back and
areas by plants, screens, and trellises. Place a firewill provide hours of entertainment.