Looking for something to enhance your garden or yard this spring? Now that the grass is planted and the flowers and shrubs are in their respective places, it’s time to add some special garden accents.

When shopping for those accents, first think about whether you want your garden to reflect your own personality or someone else’s. Next, make sure those accents will harmonize with your plants and shrubs and not conflict with them. And finally, take some time to sit in your garden and contemplate where you will want to place the articles you have in mind. Doing this first will make your accent shopping experience a lot more positive.

There are so many different ornamentals available that it may be hard to choose. Birdbaths always come to mind when one thinks of garden accents. Not only will you enjoy them, visiting birds will LOVE them on a hot day! Butterfly houses also add a lot of interest, especially if you have a garden full of bright blooming flowers. If there are youngsters in your home, they will be delighted to chase brightly colored “flying flowers” that frequent your garden.

Sundials for daytime observation will pique the interest of visiting friends and family. For a late night barbecue with the gang, a variety of lanterns and tea lanterns will light up your deck or patio very nicely. Should you need extra seating or tables, check out some fabulous outdoor cedar furniture. Then just sit back and enjoy!