About Decorative Garden Concrete

Features

• Concrete can be poured into molds, forming items such as statues, benches, pots or containers. It can also be poured as a pathway and stamped to add designs.

History

• Concrete has been used since ancient times for building purposes, roads and for decorative elements. Throughout the ages, landscape designers turned to concrete for its durability and its ability to mold into any desired shape.

Types

• Statues, benches, containers, pots, bird baths, fountains, edging and pathway are typically formed from concrete. Poured concrete may be used for patios and walkways and stamped with pleasing designs to mimic expensive stone.

Considerations

• When choosing decorative garden concrete, consider the overall style of both the home and garden landscape before selecting elements to add. A traditional style home, for example, looks best with classical elements like statues, bird baths, or containers on the front porch. Informal gardens can take a mixture of elements.

Size

• Another important consideration is the size of the concrete garden piece selected. Choose large elements like statues to use as focal points. Smaller elements, such as benches or bird baths, can be used as accent pieces.

Fun Fact

• Concrete was used in the Roman Empire, but the technique for making concrete was lost for 13 centuries until an Englishman named John Smeaton recreated the recipe.