<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" height="1" width="1" alt="" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?ev=6028934020952&cd[value]=0.01&cd[currency]=USD&noscript=1" />What a pleasure it is to have art in the garden! Plants are obviously the foundation of the garden landscape, but they are certainly not only piece. The garden is made up of
both softscape elements, this would be plant materials like trees, shrubs, groundcovers and lawns, and hardscapes such as vehicular or pedestrian paving, walls, etc. A third category of site design materials is furnishings. This would be items such as outdoor furniture, lighting, outdoor cooking elements, pots and planters, and so on. Included in this last group, but an important, distinctive and often overlooked item category is artwork. Artwork and landscapes work perfectly together. Just as we can be spiritually moved by a stroll in the galleries of a museum, or wander the path of a beautifully designed garden, combining the two ideas together makes perfect sense.
The garden landscape is the perfect setting for displaying outdoor sculptures and other pieces of environmental art. No matter the size, scale, or scope of your landscape there is always room for art in the garden. We want to have every plant be a the star, but sometimes the competition for attention can be overwhelming. Occasionally, it’s important to let plants create a backdrop or framework for another item. Sometimes this might be a specimen plant, but this can also be used to create a space for a piece of garden art.
Places for artwork can be both accidental and purposefully designed. Spaces that often work well are at the culmination of view. This might be at the intersection of a sidewalk, a corner of the yard framed by a fence, or looking out a picture window. Although sometimes the unexpected spot, peeking out from behind a shrub, or tucked away in a seldom seen spot in the garden might work as well.
Whatever your personality, select a piece that means something to you. It doesn’t have to be a piece of high art. The pink flamingo has found it’s way into many a person’s landscape. But some of the most famous sculptures in the world are outdoor pieces as well. Artwork is very personal, as is our home, so let the artwork reflect who you are. Keep in mind that your home landscape can be more than just window dressing for the house and be an extension of the house. Artwork isn’t just for hanging on walls. Broaden your ideas about how to beautify and furnish your home by finding a place for art in the garden.
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