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. The real beauty of the garden emanates from the well-designed layout, the greenery and the flowers, the trees, the lawn, and the terrace or patio. The birds and butterflies that come to visit just add more vibrancy and energy to the garden. Of course, such beauty can always be enhanced by the use of appropriate garden décor.

There are all sorts of garden décor to utilize when you want to improve or redesign your garden. Although “décor” itself is a traditional term used to describe the decorations and furnishings of an interior area, which includes the furniture, accessories, and even the wall treatments, I don't see why a garden cannot be treated in much the same way. In this article, we shall use the terms “garden décor” to signify the decorations that are included or added to the garden, both for functional and aesthetic purposes.

Statues – Statues go way, way back to ancient times as one of the most popular decorative elements for any area. There are classical statues that are created for adorning stately homes, mansions, public sites, memorials, etc. But there has also been a special niche for smaller statues that are used to beautify smaller, more modern gardens. These come in varied styles, such as cherubs and angels. Other popular designs include cats, dogs, lions, frogs, and other domestic or wild animals.

Waterfalls and Fountains – Experienced landscape artists know that a garden's appearance and ambience can be significantly enhanced by the addition of water elements. 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. You can add some artificial waterfalls and fountains to your garden to improve its overall look and feel. 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 for those with terraces or patios. 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. You will easily find planters made out of concrete, terra cotta, fiberstone, fiberglass, or 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. When special holidays come around, you can add ornaments and other items 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 creativity and imagination to run free while decorating your garden, and keep your eyes open while you visit public gardens, read magazines, and browse the Internet. Chances are, you will discover new ideas that will reenergize your garden and become the envy of everyone.