Handmade Yard Art

Types

• There are many types of yard art, since anything artistic that is put outdoors falls under this name: Statues, birdhouses, fencing, garden gnomes, mosaics are just a few examples. Handmade yard art can be functional or purely decorative. While garden statues serve only as ornamental pieces, for example, decorative birdhouses are both functional and attractive.

Materials

• Homemade yard art can be crafted from materials readily available around the house or at local stores. Some birdhouses, for example, are made from common gourds that have been cleaned, drilled, and painted. Ideally, materials for yard art are weather resistant and robust enough to withstand the seasons of your climate.

Cost

• Since the maker has a choice over which materials to use, handmade yard art can be considerably cheaper than store bought art. The cost is usually limited to materials and the maker's time.

Benefits

• The greatest benefit of making your own yard art is the ability to make each piece fit within the overall look of a garden. Having a consistent motif throughout a yard solidifies the mood it evokes, such as whimsical or elegant. Hand crafting yard art to a certain motif ensures that mood is carried out throughout the yard.