Green Thumb: Statues

I don't know if it's because I grew up in a house with a moon garden, a black garden, an herb garden, and a giant unicorn statue in the middle of it all, but gardens just seem lazy and unfinished without the whimsy and personalization of ornaments.

So let's talk statues! People have been putting statues in their gardens for centuries. They do often lean towards the traditional and classical, but with a keen eye you can easily find a fresh and modern take. 

Bunnies are a garden favorite in these parts, and these cute little guys would be adorable in any spot with a bit of an overhang.

These chess pieces are almost too much. They would be absolutely amazing staggered along a garden path, giving the impression of a game paused mid-matched with pieces on their individual squares. Not to mention the Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone flashbacks!

There's something especially romantic about hidden ponds and plenty of wonderful nymph and naiad pieces can blend gracefully into the scenery. 

This Northwestern garden features fish "swimming" through ornamental grass. What a great way to spice up an area of the garden that some would find boring.

Interested in making your garden decor seem more weathered? Here's a great article on how to grow your own moss which can then be sprayed directly onto your statue like in the photo at the beginning of the post. 

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-grow-you-119033