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What’s Your (Garden Art) Style ???

August 21, 2014

Perhaps for the quiet, tranquil part of the garden
Perhaps for the quiet, tranquil part of the garden

Maybe your style is tastefully dignified; maybe it’s trash to treasures;  or maybe it’s kitschy outrageous.  Whatever it is, it’s okay!  It is okay because it’s certainly obvious that most of us are not totally satisfied with just garden plantings and nice design.   We put “stuff” in our gardens to add to our aesthetic experience.

I suppose the type of garden art that you have can be dependent upon several things…budget plays a big decision maker at my home;  architectural elements of your home will make a difference;  also, just your own personal likes and dislikes will determine which direction you want to pursue.

 

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The Missouri Botanical Gardens have more than enough….I wish I had a garden pool to put these in!
This bronze fairy would bring magic to any garden.
This bronze fairy would bring magic to any garden.
WindSculpture
Wind sculpture gives motion to the garden!
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Beautiful large glass ornaments floating in your garden pool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

My personal favorite garden art is the trash to treasures mode.  Sometimes it’s a little quirky, not perfect, but pleasing to me.  (maybe just me…but that’s okay too.)  I have examples all over my place.  No fine art here!   Many things I have made, some I have repurposed, a couple I did some dumpster diving for.

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Candle lantern made in pottery class…

 

A ladybug is always a beneficial "bowling ball"!
A ladybug is always a beneficial “bowling ball”!
The little wagon that belonged to a dear friend when he was a little boy....he didn't want it, but I sure did!
The little wagon that belonged to a dear friend when he was a little boy….he didn’t want it, but I sure did!

And then there are the kitschy outrageous folks that like what they like and that’s the end of it.   Again, that’s okay!

Flamingos
Maybe only to be used on our birthday… one for every year!

 

Our urban chickens know better than this!
Our urban chickens know better than this!
An alternative to rubber mulch for used car tires.
An alternative to rubber mulch for used car tires.

 

What’s Your Style ??

Article written by Patsy McNatt, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer.

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