The Garden Shedde

The greatest thing about decorating your outdoor space is the way you choose to accent your furniture pieces.  Some people like to stay consistent with the type of furniture and accents, i.e. all wood planters with wood furniture.  However, it may be fun to mix and match a bit.

Think about mixing natural elements to build the entire space.  If you have wrought iron furniture, get some wood and stone elements in the mix whether they are planters, window boxes, candle holders or patio flooring or decking.  There is such a variety of options these days to choose from for both garden and patio furniture.

Another growing trend is concrete work.  There are some fantastic concrete stains and stamps that can be done to enhance your outdoor space as well as birdbaths and planters that are beautifully done.  If you also have a shed, greenhouse, arbor or pergola, think about how to accent these outdoor structures with wind chimes, trellis’, flowers and planters and window boxes. 

You will find this a fun and exciting way to add enjoyment to your yard.  Accents can be used to soften up hard edges of masculine up a very feminine yard or visa versa.  You can always place planters with lovely blooms as accent pieces around your outdoor furniture and bring the beauty of your garden to your patio and oh the smell…

So you think that you have the perfect yard?  You know the one that would win first prize in any contest and is the envy of your neighbors.  Are your grass and flowers finely manicured where there is not even the hint of a weed anywhere on the premises?  It looks great, doesn’t?  Yes your yard is finely manicured, free of weeds and is the most stunning on the block!  Or is it?  Do you think something is missing?  It’s just not perfect yet and you just can’t seem to figure out why!  Then it hits you, that something is an outdoor structure to bring out the splendor that is your yard.  That structure could very well be a pergola.

A pergola can make your yard picture perfect; a truly extraordinary yard.  Pergolas add character and depth to any yard and make an otherwise dull landscape into something that is intriguing and inviting.  A pergola can transform your perfect, sterile looking yard into a place that draws you in and calls out to you and your friends.  The ordinary becomes the extraordinary.