Garden Sculptures

Décors and ornaments enhance the beauty of flowers and plants in the garden. The type of décor chosen can give the garden its identity and style. They can also be used as focal points that draw visitors to the garden, or liven up uninteresting areas of the backyard. One unique décor that can accomplish this task is a garden sculpture.

Some magical tales of the garden tells of guardians of flowers and trees, the blend of good and evil that makes time spent in gardens both mysterious and enchanting. Whether a dryad believer or simply beautifying the garden, one can benefit from the charm and loveliness of garden sculptures placed among well-tended flowers.

Garden sculptures are striking pieces of outdoor art that’s the perfect approach in making bold statements. A very popular trend in garden sculpture art these days, is transforming dead trees into beautiful pieces of sculpture that can greatly improve the garden’s landscape.

With the right touch of artistry, garden sculptures can bring life into gardens and create a perfect place for relaxation and gatherings. Gardens are also great places to display meaningful pieces of garden sculptures, whether made of wood, metal, stone, or other natural material.

Basically speaking, garden sculptures are art pieces that can either stand-alone or be paired into the garden’s theme. Like statues, garden sculptures can take the form of almost anything imaginable, from tiny insects to mice to life-size figures.

The most common designs of sculptures for the garden are birds –particularly water birds. These types of sculpture designs are usually grouped around the accessories of the water garden like ponds, fountains, or birdbaths. However, other designs are also available including children sculptures, mythic figures, and garden animals like squirrels, rabbits, toad, owl, turtles and others.

Smaller garden sculptures are ideal for low-area vegetation, while life-size and bigger garden statues can be positioned as focal points in the backyard. The placement of statues will depend on personal preference, but keep in mind that careful placement will not only enhance the yard’s beauty, but can also protect the sculpture from exposure to damaging weather and theft.

Most garden sculptures are made from brass and bronze materials, as well as verdigris that forms “greenish tinge” on well-worn copper. A good thing about brass and bronze material is their rust-resistance quality, and it ages very nicely. Stone is also among the good material choices for sculptures, as it doesn’t break or crack in cold weathers compared to some other materials.
Choosing a brass or bronze sculpture will guarantee that one has a piece of art that will become more lovely with time; just remember that these types of statues are rather expensive. Bronze sculptures can start from about $3500 –if you think your garden is worth it, then these attractive pieces of sculptures can be the focal point of a botanical masterpiece.

Selecting stone sculptures on the other hand, will not be heavy on the pocket. Small stone sculptures start at $40, making it an excellent housewarming gifts. It also weather well, which means that one can simply “plant it and forget it”. If you want to add a wonderful touch to stone sculptures, why not make it a part of flowerbed arrangements and let ivy or moss grow over the statue –this will add a mature touch.

Whatever type of garden sculpture one chooses, the garden will have its distinct character and may even be the talk of the entire neighborhood. The key to a harmonious and lovely look with garden sculptures is making sure that every single piece of sculpture is carefully considered and placed so that they look in unity with the whole theme.