GARDEN IDEAS
10 Stunning Outdoor Decorations
Whether you're already playing games in the garden or still wondering if it will ever stop raining and warm up a bit, give a thought to decorating your outside space. There are lots of fun and interesting outdoor decorations without spending tons of money...
1. Wind-Chimes ( Outdoor decorations oriental style! )- There are some beautiful wind chimes on the market, and you should be able to find some that suit your style and budget. However, you could go one step further and make your own. Study how they are made, and get the kids to join in!
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Wind chimes are soothing and very compatible with gardening, so position your chimes well. They must be in at least a slight draught, which you should be able to find outside with ease. Also, they can scare the birds away from your fruit bushes. Hang them on the patio and in the vegetable garden.
This is a popular choice at Amazon at the moment - but there are hundreds to choose from!
Bwinka Chinese Traditional Amazing 10 Tubes 5 Bells
2. Lights and Lanterns - For those smooth hot summer nights. Choose candles for calm nights and opt for lanterns if there's a breeze about. Solar powered lights are a good choice as there aren't any cables, batteries or plugs to worry about.
They must be in sunlight during the day to re-charge though. Large garden candles will burn for many hours and are available in all sorts of aroma-therapeutic scents.
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3. Garden Furniture - Outdoor decorations can even include furniture! Invest in some comfy chairs for the garden. We don't spend half as much time as we should outside, often because we don't feel comfortable. Look at unique ways of furnishing your garden.
Do you have a couple of trees a hammock could be strung between? Or how about a park-type bench with comfy cushions set under the shade of the apple tree? Whatever the style or size of your garden, look for relaxing furniture so you can fully enjoy your outside space.
This looks kinda nice :-)
Rattan Garden Furniture Sofa Set Patio WITH RAIN COVER Conservatory New Wicker Weave Furniture Patio Conservatory 2 or 3 Seater Sofa
4. Fake Flowers - Well, hey, we don't all have mature gardens and fresh flowers blooming all year round! If you have to resort to a little 'deception' who cares if it looks good? Hang some pretty silk flowers on a wall, or low roof or even in a tree! If nothing else, you'll keep your visitors guessing :-)
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5. Colour it up - If you still need a bit of colour around the place, get the kids involved. No, I don't mean let them loose with a tin of paint and brushes... what they could do is draw some great pictures of trees, flowers, animals etc, and you can pin them around the patio area or 'blu-tak' them to a tree or two. Remember to rescue these outdoor decorations if it rains!