Posts Tagged ‘windchimes’
Preparing for Summer-Adding Charm to Your Backyard
Summer is just around the corner and if you are anything like me you are looking forward to those warm summer days by the pool, grilling and having picnics. There is no reason to have a dull backyard when you can add charm and with some simple touches. Add a wind chime to your patio or a garden statue in your flower beds. Another item that will make your backyard look more inviting is a hammock swaying in the breeze. Bird feeders are also an inexpensive touch that will add charm to any backyard. So give your backyard a little character by spiffing it up.
The Gift of Sound
Most people think about a garden as a visual feast, with plants, flowers, trees, and all manner of beautiful foliage. However, a garden can also be a feast for the other senses, including sound which most people disregard. Though it can be difficult to think of what a garden sounds like, there are a few unique features you can add which will provide an aural aesthetic to the outdoor space. Here are a few ideas:
~Water Fountains – the sound of rushing, moving, or dripping water has fascinated humans since the beginning of time; a fountain will provide intense relaxation and hours of auditory enjoyment.
~Wind Chimes – most every location has at least a little wind, and wind chimes can make several different sounds depending on their composition of wood and metal.
~Insects – honey bees buzzing around is a sound which promotes natural harmony; a bee house will encourage bees to frequent your garden.
