Posted in Garden Furniture on Apr 26th, 2008
Garden Furniture and The Appeal of a Great Yard
Much like how a home is a person’s castle, their yard can be seen as their courtyard. Yards can be status symbols, with greener grass, taller trees and more colorful flowers setting someone above their neighbor. Yards can be an outlet for creativity, with gardeners using the [...]
Posted in Garden Furniture on Apr 25th, 2008
Garden Gnomes – Folklore and Mythology
Gnomes are an interesting specimen of European folklore with origins that are generally Germanic in nature. Traditionally, a gnome is characterized by its tiny size, inquisitive nature, and tendency to dwell underground while enjoying a carefree lifestyle. Gnomes are often seen as mischievous or even evil by some, with many [...]
Posted in Garden Furniture on Apr 25th, 2008
Garden Statues – The Appeal of Gardens
One of the central themes relating to gardening is the creation of a visual masterpiece that integrates living plants with inanimate objects to produce an attractive harmony. Gardening is not often considered an art form, but rather the culmination of other art forms to produce an end product. Still, [...]
Posted in Garden Furniture on Apr 25th, 2008
Garden Fountains – History
Throughout history, artisans have taken great pleasure in sculpting and creating vast works of beauty to enhance the appearance of a building, park, or entire city. One of the most popular consists of fountains, which enjoyed extensive historical use throughout Europe before becoming more globally popular in later centuries.
Unlike statues and other [...]
Posted in Garden Furniture, Gardens on Apr 21st, 2008
Garden Décor – Importance of Decoration
Decorating is one of the oldest recreational occupations that humanity has enjoyed. The idea of enhancing something to make it better than it once was can be argued to be the entire basis for human existence. We exist to make ourselves better than we are, and so it is no [...]
Posted in Garden Furniture, Gardens on Apr 21st, 2008
Garden Art and Why it is Important
The purpose of gardens is to provide homeowners with a way to enjoy the beauty and bounty of nature without having to leave their own property. There are a myriad means of designing and planting a great garden, all of which can be fully customized to suit individual tastes [...]
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