What makes the difference between a nice garden and a great garden? Accents! Garden accents can make a garden pop! Garden accents are meant to enhance the garden not overwhelm the garden, so be careful not to overdo, instead be selective and add just the right touch. A garden need not be overburdened with too many themes, too many whimsies, or too many accents. Sometimes less is more and with garden accents, less is always better. So accent your garden to enhance its natural beauty and landscape charm.
The next question then is how do you accent a garden? Depending on the size, shape and location of your garden, consider the points of interest. What are the focal points? The most common focal points to accent a garden are usually the end or corner of a garden bed, the corner of a yard, the entry to a porch or stairway, the entry along a walkway, or the center of the garden bed. Although these focal points are great places to accent, using a little strategy, creativity, and imagination can create limitless possibilities.
To garner the best focal points, strategically view the yard and garden from various viewpoints. Having a perspective about the garden is important to finding the best focal points for garden accent. Before selecting an accent to place in your garden, look at the garden and imagine what accent will look best to accentuate your focal point. Keep in mind to consider height, shape, and width. A good focal point may require a tall garden accent or a wide garden accent, or even a small garden accent may work best. Then shop around for the best accent that fits your garden needs. Look for empty spaces or places in the garden that will not only enhance the garden, but also enhance the home and set the right tone to naturally beautify the entire area.
There are many garden accents to choose from and spring is the perfect time to make a selection. Before selecting a garden accent, make a list of requirements to take along to the store. Spend time shopping for the right accent that works best for your home and garden.
Whimsical gardens are fun, but not so great when they are overdone. Whimsical accents can easily become eyesores when there is too much whimsy in the garden. Instead, limit the number of whimsical accents used depending on the size of your garden. Three accents are nice for a complimentary grouping, but small gardens really require only 1 large whimsical accent, medium gardens need no more than 2, and for larger gardens…3 is enough. Strategically placed, whimsical garden accents will enhance, instead of distract from your garden bed.
Geometric shapes, water fountains, and sculptures work well as do topiaries and artistic floral designs. Strategically place them to accent your garden as you would in a museum display. Garden accents are to be admired for the attention they garner – to enhance and focalize interest – not distract and leave your admirers wondering.
Find these suggestions reflected in a variety of exciting garden accent ideas locally in Columbus and surrounding areas at HomeGoods, The Great Indoors, A Proper Garden, Lowe’s, Hobby Lobby, Walmart, and other major retail department stores near you.
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