Italian Garden Art

Geography

• Using garden art isn't restricted to just a flower garden. It enhances any outdoor space, including the backyard. By using common decorative items in both the garden and the backyard, homeowners can tie the two spaces together visually.

Features

• Bacchus, the god of wine, is a common theme in Italian garden decorating. In the garden, this manifests as Bacchus fountains or garden statues. Additionally, many items typically considered indoor items like paintings have outdoor equivalents, which can be hung on the fence or a back wall. When decorating the garden, homeowners should not overlook items like colorful Italian pottery, tiles and stone works, including sandstone and marble.

Considerations

• Wrought iron is a common element in Italian decorating. For homeowners who plan on featuring this Italian decorating element in their Italian-style garden, the wrought iron should be treated against rust. Most lawn furniture comes already treated.