Decorative Bridges and Statuary

Introducing a decorative bridge or garden statuary into your landscape can be both fun and interesting. Whether you are dealing with a smaller space or something larger, there are various ways to integrate decorative elements into a garden. Using these items as focal points, accommodating a theme, even doing something as simple as utilizing a bridge near a water feature to highlight its permanence, or along a pathway to give the illusion of depth, can lend credence to your garden. Combining these wondrous elements with lighting and specific planting arrangements will enhance the overall ambiance of your landscape plan.

With spring comes the season of rebirth and our landscapes slowly return to their colorful beauty after whatever winter they’ve had. As the flowers start to bloom, trees reintroduce their leaves and the grass becomes lush again, many of us are moved to elevate the lively feeling of our landscapes even more.

As with decorative bridges. statuary artworks come in many different sizes and shapes. Make sure the material of the statue is resistant to whatever weather conditions it has to endure when displayed outside. Without the necessary durability, its beauty might not last as long. Natural cast marble or alabaster are among the best materials. Statues made from both have the characteristics to serve as jewels of the garden for extended periods of time.

To enhance the romance and elegance of your garden with statues is quite easy if you think of the landscape as a gallery where the primary sight is the displayed piece of art. Approach larger garden statues with the same attitude and place them somewhere without distractions. Make them the focal piece of the entire space or at the very least, of the area you are working with. Let flowers and plants complement their beauty without removing them from the spotlight. To emphasize the ornaments even more, try placing them either on columns, piers, or pedestals. Depending on the type and style of your garden sculpture you might also consider the viewing angles. For some, a Greco-Roman fountain is the perfect focal point, others want something different.

With smaller garden statues, it isn’t as important to make them a centerpiece of a certain area so much as it is important to provide a balance. Perhaps a triangulation of three different, yet similar in size, statuaries. Maybe more, it depends. With smaller sizes it’s perhaps more convenient to place them among plants or in a group of flowers where they serve as an accent and are visible enough to suit various garden aesthetics—and a delightful surprise for onlookers. Indeed, one of the advantages to having smaller ornaments is the ability to safely place multiple pieces in the garden without making the scenery feel overcrowded.

Many people create cohesive motifs in their gardens: a Greco-Roman inspired theme, animal figures, religious pieces, Hawaiian Tikis, or other whimsical and charming characters. Whatever you choose should constitute a consistent look by choosing statuary that complements the overall style and color scheme of the garden.

Integrating decorative foot bridges or statues with other landscape elements like floral arches, pathways, and water gardens can be useful. So can lighting. Complimenting your landscape with additional features will enhance the mood of the garden. Each of us has a unique perspective and should explore different ideas to create our own unique and beautiful garden space.