You're in the back yard surrounded by wispy bushes, flowers that have
tantalizing colors and fruit trees that are blowing in the wind. Somehow after
all the hours of work it still seems somewhat bare and unfinished. You can tell
the theme of your different gardens but how can you help others see what you
have composed. What can you do to guide your visitors around so they don't miss
a thing?
To accentuate the beauty of your carefully chosen plants and flowers there is
the garden plaque that helps break up the vegetation. They can spice up the
garden wherever they are placed and never go out of fashion. They are used for
identification, information and decoration.
Garden plaques are flat plates or disks which are beautify chiseled, ornamented
or engraved for use in garden decorations. They can also be used as decorative
stepping stones. Many companies that make them advertise them for either use.
They originated in ancient Greece. The Greeks had an abundance of marble and
were fond of making decorative wall hangings. They also used materials of wood
or stone. These tended to be very heavy and in many of today's gardens resin has
taken its place. The best part about resin is that it is highly resistant to
wear and tear and the extremities of weather.
Garden wall plaques can also be used inside. They help bring a touch of the
outdoors inside. Often you see them in homes hanging from walls or placed on the
mantel above the fire place.
They can have quotes and sayings or simple designs. They can be hand painted,
sculptured or custom made. There are so many choices for the avid gardener.
They come in many different sizes, styles, shapes, materials and price ranges.
Some materials that are available are resin, wood, ceramic, pewter, stone,
marble, metal, concrete, glass and crystal. When placed under lighting crystal
offers stupendous effects. Many of the garden wall plaques still follow classic
design motifs. Some of the designs are of animals, nature scenes, floral, sun,
moon, mythology and words of inspiration.
For small cramped gardens they can be a great space saver and can also be placed
to add specific themes for certain areas. You can decorate around water ponds,
gazebos, porches, hang them from a truss or place them on fences. Of all the
features that can be added to a garden scene there is none that is as effective
as the garden wall plaque.
It might surprise you to realize that you may own one right now. Most people
have them to adorn their front doors. They usually state the address and last
name of the owner. You might even have one placed in the front of your house to
welcome any visitors that stop by.
They also make great gift ideas. Be creative for that special house warming
party. Have one custom made and engraved with that sincere happiness you feel
for them. Anyone who spends a great deal of time in their garden will think that
is the best present they have ever received.
Whatever garden wall plaque you finally choose, it is sure to enchant and
inspire you with a welcoming splash of color and charm.
Author Bio: Barbara Tobiasz resides with her husband (Joe Tobiasz,
Owner/Webmaster:
http://www.wall-decor-concepts.com) in the Chicago area, studied at the Art
Institute and taught for the Chicago Public Schools. She has volunteered her
services for many organizations with her creative expressions in the interior
design field. Her hobbies include reading, taking long walks with her dog and
working her magic turning ordinary rooms into creative works of art.