Garden Art & Furnishings Opinions vary about what constitutes "garden art," & at times, the line blurs between fine art & kitsch. But thoughtfully placed non-plant elements introduce focal points, whimsy, or surprise. These artistic details personalize the garden, making it unique to each garden owner. |
 Deck Grate
A steel grate permits light to reach the garden under the elevated deck floor. |
 Twig Gate
Repurposed branches are transformed into a rustic gate. |
 Steel Garlic
Oregon artist Sarah Northcraft Martin created this rusty steel "garlic" that blends with the Montana Ironstone. |
 Live-Edge Bench
A salvaged wood slab is paired with juniper-post legs to make a handsome seating spot. |
 Stained Glass Gates
Adding stained-glass inserts to cedar gates echoes colors used in this area of the garden. |
 Wall Plaques
Decorative concrete artwork is a durable option for blank walls. |
 Light Skeleton
Salvaged steel "skeleton" is also a decorative light fixture. |
 Steel Fronds
Plant material fashioned from steel by Martin Gabbert beautifully discourages the passage of deer. |
 Wisteria Arbor
Blue glass inserted in the top of this custom steel arbor blends with the cool color of the Wisteria blooms. |
 Steel Allium
The steel allium introduced in the midst of these blooms adds a whimsical touch. |
 Garden Sign
Rusty steel by Garden Gallery Iron Works highlights a welcoming entrance to the garden. |
 Christmas Lighting
Outdoor lighting & waterproof ornaments add seasonal sparkle. |
 Turkey Gate
A local wild turkey population inspired a stylized wood insert in these custom cedar gates. |
 Ammonite
Low-voltage lighting highlights the textural relief creating a night-time focal point. |
 Stone Sphere
River rocks within a steel sphere nest in a fringe of variegated Carex & boulders. |
 Deck Table
This table combines vintage café table bases with a cedar top. |
 Deck Seating
Vintage metal egg crates with casters & limestone tops become beverage tables. |