Different Kinds of Lawn and Garden Ornaments

outdoor statuesThere are many different styles of lawn and garden ornaments to choose from. Just as there are an abundance of lawn and garden ornaments, there are just as many reasons that people put them in their gardens and lawns. Garden decorations can be functional, like to indicate what kinds of plants you are growing in a particular row, or some kind of animal or figure to ward off garden pests. Ornamental stepping stones can be used to mark a path to your garden, or in the lawn to lead you to your private sanctuary. Others have ornaments such as gnomes on their lawns or in their gardens as a measure of good luck. They can be a status symbol, showing people that you have a lot of taste, or a unique style.

When it comes to getting and putting in lawn and garden ornaments, it is a good idea to plan ahead. Just having a bunch of miss matched garden decorations makes your garden as well as your lawn look tacky, and will deter people rather than attract people's attentions. The first place to start is by deciding if you are going to have some sort of specific theme. For an example, if you are a religious person, then setting up angels to protect you and yours is a good idea. More elaborate and larger statues are on the higher price end, but many of the smaller statues are much more affordable. You might choose an animal statue, statue of a saint, or a statue of a child. For the dog lover you could give a particular dog breed statue. Some of these are so real looking it can be difficult to distinguish the statue from the real dog.

A garden stepping stone is another wonderful gift idea. You could have a special saying put on the stepping stone or buy a kit where the recipient could make their own stone. Memorial garden stepping stones are a nice way to remember a loved one. There are even memorial stepping stones for pets. Many of these stepping stones can be personalized and have a place to include a photo.

For the bird watcher, a backyard bird feeder or unique bird bath makes a welcome garden decor gift. You could combine a bird watching book with a feeder or bath and include a pair of binoculars for a "bird watching" garden theme gift.

For the backyard lover with the green thumb, a nice garden decor gift would be some new plant stands or planter accents. Another unique idea would be to put together a container gardening kit with an emphasis on flowers to attract a variety of butterflies.

Garden decor is a fun way to give a memorable gift for any occasion. There are many different styles of lawn and garden ornaments to choose from. Garden decorations can be small to large, stand alone, or even be created into a whole setting. There are gnomes and angels, as well as an abundance of different kinds of statures. The colors need to hold up to the weather and other elements, with a glaze or clear coat of some time. Tall ornaments need to have a strong heavy base, so they don't fall over.

There are plenty of websites to choose from when it comes to lawn and garden ornaments.