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The beauty of a garden not just depends upon the plants and flowers grown but also the accessories that you have added to it. Such a garden makes a wonderful place to relax with the pretty flowers dancing their way in the sweet smelling breeze, the sound of the gushing water from the fountain and the lovely chirping of the birds around. There are a large number of garden accessories that make the lovely garden lovelier. Some of them include ornamental fountains, outdoor statues, garden furniture, garden lights, feeders, bird baths, gates and fencing. The selection of all these depend upon the type of garden you have. There are different sets of metal garden accessories and miniature garden accessories. However the garden tractor accessories are required for the maintenance of your garden.
Fountains and Ponds
The ambience of the garden with fountains and ponds are really exquisite and calm. There are different types of garden fountains of different sizes and shapes which you can choose from. Bigger gardens require larger fountains and small fountains will do enough good for the smaller gardens. The fountains for the gardens can either be wall or pond fountains. Wall fountains are advantages than the pond fountains as they occupy very little space without deterring the beauty of it. Pond fountains are comparatively large and are wired for different patterns of water sprays. Though there are many materials that the fountains are made of, the concrete and ceramic fountains are the ones that offer that chic look to your garden. It is important that you select the right kind of fountain and other technical aspects.
Fountains need to be maintained properly if you want them to go on adding beauty to your garden. There may be uneven flow of water from the fountain into the garden that may cause many problems to your plants. If you are irregular in cleaning the water, it may give rise to algae thus causing the water go green and dirty.
Garden Furniture
The furniture for the garden is one of the garden shed accessories that are required to relax in the garden. Some of the types of garden furniture are garden benches, patios and loungers. There is a wide variety of furniture that you can buy from the shops. The important things for you to keep in mind are that the furniture must be easy to assemble and anchor it to the ground. Make sure they are not prone to damage on a windy or rainy day. Anchoring the furniture is important if they are arches or tents. If you find wooden furniture to be the best for your garden, you will have to show extra care and regularly check for splints and cracks. If you find any, you can get them repaired at a local carpentry store.
If the furniture is made of metal you must make sure you take measures for preventing them from rusting. Metal furniture is easier to fix the corrosions and it less expensive.
Garden Lights
The beauty of garden lighting is best seen when you enjoy the nature in the evening hours. The choice of the garden lighting plays an important role in enhancing the beauty of your garden. Installing lights in your garden prevent accidents while you are resting during the dark especially when you have a pond in your garden. While choosing the garden lights you must ensure that they are meant for outdoor use. If the walkways, porch and patio areas are provided with lights, your night visitors may find it safe to walk through your garden. If you feel there is an excess consumption of power due to the lights, there is also an option of the solar powered lights which get charged during the day while the sun shines and provides light in the night only disadvantage being, the small capacity of the battery.
Garden birdbaths
Birdbaths often lend a finishing touch to the garden as any garden is incomplete without birds chirping all over. As birds love water, it is best to invite them by adding birdbaths to you garden. Garden birdbaths are mostly made of stone, copper, steel or glass; however a stone bird bath appears more natural and invites more birds. Though a stone birdbath is tough to clean with the intricate designs they bear, they are the most durable ones. The one that is best for thematic gardens is the birdbath made of metal. It is better to avoid any painted birdbaths as the chemicals in the paint are harmful to birds. You can perch the birdbaths on a pedestal, hang them from trees or mount them to the deck railing. You can also accessorize your bird bath using a water heater as the birds prefer warm water to cold.
Garden statues
Garden statues are the accessories that give an identity to your garden. They have now become one of the common accessories that adorn the garden. The statues can either be of humans or animals or any other good piece of architecture. These garden statues provide a very playful mood to your garden. Wooden cut outs can also be painted and placed in the garden, the only disadvantage being they are two dimensional. The materials used for making garden statues are usually those that have a capacity of withstanding extreme climates. Stones are the ones that are mostly used, though resin is gaining popularity these days.
