Gardens have appeared as the stage for many wonderfully imaginative
stories. Perhaps it is the mysterious creatures that are discovered when
you dig in the dirt or the lovely butterflies that flit by in the
middle of summer that make the garden so enchanting and magical. A
landscape with unique and quirky objects seems fun, inviting, artful and
joyful. It calls to us to stay and explore. With the addition of a few
whimsical garden pieces, you can have your very own creative space to
marvel and mingle with nature.
On a hot summer evening, the sky is filled with stars and the twinkling of lightning bugs. Consider adding touches of light to highlight areas of your garden. Brighten your paths with glowing figurines, fiber-optic butterflies or paper lanterns with solar lights. Or, drape strings of lights over a tree to create a sparkling room for your midnight rendezvous.
A garden is rarely quiet. There are birds to sing, bees to hum and crickets to chirp. Enhance the music in your garden with whimsical chimes and fountains. If you’re not fond of the high-pitched clanging of a metal chime, there are bamboo chimes that play a mellow tune. And, the flowing of a water fountain will melt away any of the stress of the day. Adding these sounds to your yard will increase the charm and playfulness.
Beyond garden gnomes and pink flamingos, lawn figures like woodland animals and fairy creatures bring a fantastical feel to your yard as if you’ve stepped into an animated film.
Recycled objects have a different quality in the garden. Old benches or shoes converted into planters make a unique feature. Or, perhaps you could commemorate a loved one by featuring a special monument to them in your yard. Just search the Internet for creative garden ideas, and you’re sure to find a project for every skill level.
The addition of mosaics, topiaries, gazing balls and paintings bring joy and comfort. Whether you create the pieces or purchase them, art is the perfect complement to nature. It can be the centerpiece or merely an accent to the surrounding beauty, either way you’re sure to enjoy the variety.
Plants fill our lives with fragrance and beauty. Get creative with touches of garden whimsy, and your landscape will be transformed into a magical realm is worthy of a fable.
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