Decoration of the garden plot with garden figures makes it possible to give even a small area an attractive appearance. Selecting the appropriate decor, you must take into account in advance the location of its location, the dimensions of the product, stylistic features and additional functions.
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- How to choose garden shapes?
- How to make garden figurines of plaster and wood yourself?
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- Video of creating garden figures with your own hands
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Selecting attractive garden figures for a dacha you need to remember about their different purposes. Most of the products are suitable for decorating flower beds or gardens, the other is ideal for styling a porch or terrace. But there are specialized types of models:
- for convenient placement of flowers in pots( stands, hanging and outdoor pots);
- for lighting tracks or rest areas;
- for a neat frame of the garden( complemented by holders, where you can place nameplates of planted crops);
- for creating a small artificial pond.
All these classifications allow you to choose a unique and very useful decor for installation in the suburban area. They differ in the price category, parameters and design. But the selection of the optimal design of models should also be approached with special attention.
How to choose garden figures?
An important requirement for the acquired figure will be its shape and size. It should be borne in mind that in tall grass or among tall flowers, shrubs, only large figures will be clearly visible. On the lawn you can place any figurines: they will be well seen and stylishly complement the site.
When selecting the figures for the garden, which will be installed near the bright flowerbed, you need to take into account their soft tone. Optimal products are white, black or gray. Against the background of a colorful flowerbed, they will look the most profitable. But on the tiled area, wooden platform, terrace it is recommended to install products that will attract attention and bright colors, and unusual shape. It can be figures of animals, birds, gnomes.
Look at whole sets of products with a common theme. They will help create an enhanced coziness while relaxing at the cottage. Install them is recommended throughout the territory. Interesting look similar models, located near the track and recreation area( playground, outdoor gazebo).
How to make garden figures from gypsum and wood yourself?
Buying stylish products is not the only way to decorate your own holiday home. You can independently make garden figures from gypsum, wood or stylize old things. A budgetary, but original solution will be the installation on the site of such items:
- of an old cart, a wooden or metal wheelbarrow( in which plants or flowers should be planted);
- of an old bath( used as a flower bed);
- of the metal frame from the bed( the mesh is pre-removed).
Additionally you can use other solutions presented on the attached photos and videos. But when making garden figurines with your own hands, you can consider such ideas:
- decorative well( assembled from planks);
- small house of racks, sticks( can be installed on the ground or on a tree);
- small benches( about 30 cm in length);
- figured drops, stars( made of gypsum, covered with bright paints and varnish).
More complex, but no less beautiful will be gypsum-made animal figurines. Beginners are encouraged to try to make a small turtle. To do this, you need to prepare a round container and fill it with gypsum. Then gently cut on the frozen material circles or hexagons. The head and feet can be attached after the workpiece is prepared. Then the owner will only have to color the product. According to a similar scheme, it is possible to produce gypsum flowers, balls or flowerpots.
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