Lots of people consider their garden as an extension of their home or living area; a place to doll up and refurbish with decorations, similarly like their home's interiors. Much of the beauty comes from the garden layout, the plants and flowers, the trees, the terraces, and the lawns. Such beauty can be brought to life by the birds and butterflies that visit the garden. It can also be further enhanced by the choice and use of garden d'cor.

There are many types of garden decor that you can consider when designing or improving your garden. The use of the word 'decor' is traditionally used for the decoration of a house interior, which includes the furniture, accessories, and even the wall treatments, there is no reason that a garden, an extension of the home living space, should not also be considered in the same way. In this article, we shall use the terms ?garden d'cor? as the decoration added to the garden plants, shrubs and flowers, both for functional and aesthetic purposes.

Statues ? Statues go way, way back to ancient times as a popular decor item for any area. While classic statues may have been on a grand scale, and for public sites or stately homes and country mansions, they have found their own niche as garden decor in the modern and smaller garden. These come in varied styles, such as cherubs and angels. Other popular subjects include animals, such as domestic cats and dogs, and wild animals such as lions and frogs.

Waterfalls and Fountains ? The use of water in a garden with no natural water feature can greatly enhance it. People just like and appreciate the look and sound of flowing water, which is also a big help if you want to relax. In fact, lots of people find it comforting just sitting near or strolling by water. Artificial fountains and waterfalls can make an impressive difference to your garden. These can be incorporated into a water garden or just added as stand-alone elements.

Planters ? The containers or planters used for some of your plants can be important decorative pieces in any garden, especially those with patios, terraces or little visible soil. Some people even consider planter gardening as a specific type of gardening in itself. There are many helpful books on the subject if you want to learn what types of plants are best grown in planters. They come in a wide variety of designs and materials. There are attractive containers in concrete, fiberstone, fibreglass and plastic.

Other Items ? Don't let yourself be limited to what I have mentioned here. The possibilities and options for decorating your garden are endless. For particular holidays, such as Christmas and Valentine's Day, you may find ornaments and decorations to create a relevant theme. You can also get pieces that play dual roles as functional and decorative elements, like garden lighting or bird houses.

Allow your imagination some leeway as you design your garden, and observe from visiting public gardens, read magazines, and browse the Internet. Chances are, you can come up with a unique mixture of garden d'cor that will reenergize your garden and become the envy of everyone.