Creative Garden Ideas

Gardens are a great way to express your unique personality, and by designing your garden to reflect your own style you can showcase your uniqueness.  There is no right or wrong way to design a garden so you can be as creative as you want. 

• Select garden decorations that reflect your own personal style.  Shop around before purchasing decorations, and check out pictures of other gardens in magazines or online.  Gather ideas for pieces that you think will fit well in your garden, and keep your eyes peeled for unique pieces that you don’t see often.


• Think outside the box when it comes to placing decorations in your garden.  Shop secondhand stores and look for figurines or other decorations that are waterproof but not necessarily labeled for outdoor use.  Keep in mind that if it is not labeled specifically, there is a risk that the decoration may become damaged from being outside.


• Choose different and striking colors for your garden.  Look for plants of unusual colors or try combinations you may not think will mesh well together.  Use crayons to sketch out and experiment with colors on paper before buying the plants.


• Fill birdbaths with decorative rocks, pebbles or even use them as planters for small flowers.  Birdbaths can be used as creative containers and filled with just about anything, not just water.


• Install planters along the side of your house or attach then to fence posts.  This will provide more space for your garden and add an extra dimension.  Decorate the planters with spray paint and stencils or color them interesting shades.


• Use white sand in pathways and walkways instead of gravel or stepping stones.  Be sure to place edging around the paths to contain the sand.


• Make several small, round gardens placed throughout your yard and place decorative edging or stones around them.  Not only is this a unique design, it will make daily maintenance easier since you will have smaller areas to work with.