Landscape Elements: Using Non-Plant Materials
In this article we’re going to focus on how to use non-plant material in your landscape. This gives you a way of personalizing your landscape and can be done in a big way with one major piece, or several smaller items or a combination of things throughout your yard.
Here’s a sample of ideas: |
1. Natural elements – |
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2. Water feature – |
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3. Pottery – |
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4. Furniture – |
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5. Trellis or Arbors – |
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6. Junktiques – |
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6. Garden art- |
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6. Birdbaths or Fountains as planters- |
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These are just a few ideas of items to use. Place them in a prominent spot or in an unexpected place and put your personal touch on your landscape. Just choose what you like. I’ve seen some crazy things in landscapes – even a toilet used as a planter! As I’ve said before, you are limited only by your imagination.