There is a thin line between garden art and junk, yet there is no doubt it’s a personal matter. One of my favorite garden designers is Tara Dillard, who follows the European garden trends and knows just the right color blue/green to paint the patio furniture, or the latest on pillar candles for outdoor lighting. When tempted by a giant toad for the boggy end of the garden or a glass mushroom to tuck under a hosta, I follow her advice “Choose object d’art that your kids will fight over when you are gone.” In other words, make it special.
Gardens produce memories, and what I place in my garden is usually sentimental as well as beautiful. Visit antique stores in search of garden art to decorate your garden. A few well placed garden divas are a good reminder that they are always ready to offer inspiration.
