8 inspiring garden decor ideas

This backyard patio is part of the garden. Trees, shrubs and potted plants immerse the seating area in nature. The garden decor sticks to a colour scheme inspired by the gorgeous floral art piece. The green and blue shades in the decor help to tie the garden and outdoor seating area together into one cohesive space.

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If you’re going to spend the summer working in the garden, it’s important to have a way to enjoy it. Prioritising seating in your garden decor is one way. It could be a swing, hammock or outdoor dining area, just as long as there’s somewhere to lounge and enjoy the garden view.

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Is there a more timeless garden decor idea? Garden arches and arbours are easy ways to create a focal point in the garden. They’re a favourite for climbing plants like honeysuckle, climbing roses and hops.

Some garden arbours are placed over a path or entryway, as shown here, while others may incorporate seating or planters. They can be made of wood, vinyl or metal.

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Many popular garden decor ideas attract wildlife. Birdbaths, bird feeders and bug hotels are a few examples. Many are quite decorative.

The birdbath in this garden features floral details and a weathered, antique finish. If your garden has a more modern style, metal birdbaths are another good choice.

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Some garden decor ideas add more than visual interest; they can be audible too. Water features and wind chimes add relaxing sounds to a garden already blooming with sights and scents. Small, metal wind chimes like the ones in this garden create a twinkling effect, while larger wooden wind chimes create a deeper sound.

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The best garden decor ideas make gardening easier. Think of a stylish work station or a glass self-watering stake.

This one is totally rustic and perfect for a whimsical garden. It uses a reclaimed desk with worn green paint, decorated with candles and watering cans. This is a great place to fill flower pots or mix fertiliser, and it adds plenty of personality to the garden space. You can also build your own potting bench.

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Take your garden to new heights — literally — with a pedestal. It’s a timeless piece of garden decor on its own, but it works wonders when combined with a garden container or sculpture.

Planting tall plants is one way to add dimension to the garden, but pedestals elevate your favourite short plants to show off your proud container design. This natural pedestal lets a gorgeous red geranium sit above the other container plants.

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Garden ornaments are the last and possibly most broad idea on this list. These include things like garden gnomes, ceramic frogs, gazing spheres and even those festive flamingoes.

This garden uses a large gazing sphere on a pedestal. The smooth sphere adds height and texture, and it captures the light for a dazzling, sparkling effect. Some gazing spheres are meant for pedestals like this. Others use minimalist metal stands or rest directly on the ground. You can even find gazing spheres with built-in lights!

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