How to choose and position garden ornaments and sculpture

[@carrie4558]

Such a lovely well spoken lady to listen to, a refreshing change.

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Hello Alexandra, I do love garden ornaments in any shape or form. Depending of a variety of things, space, costs and materials. I think careful thought should be taken into account. before installation. In my mind, a garden is a form of expressing your own art. For myself I prefer the metal art, the birds, Cockrill's, some frogs, and balls. We all have different taste make the best of your garden, bird houses, whatever brings you joy, we can always change our ornaments even donate them to somebody else. Thanks for the lovely and interesting chat, as always, kind regards, Elize

[@derrongoodengardenandlifes8655]

Totally agree. I use several in my garden. The sculptures and garden ornaments usually give you an insight of who the owner of the gardener is.

[@GrannysGarden]

I do agree with you. The way gardens are set out and the decorative elements incorporated into them opens a window into the gardener as a person

[@derrongoodengardenandlifes8655]

Granny's Garden 😊😊👍

[@moniquecarriere223]

this is the best video by far, I am now a fan & a subscriber, because you are a lady after my own heart, gardens should have decos & mine does. Congrats & keep bringing more info like this & I will be a forever fan. Thank you so much.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@silvanawirepa8851]

What a beautiful speaking voice and precise presentation. You are a pleasure to listen to.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you! 😊

[@katierush6830]

Great video again. I appreciate the way in which you always consider affordability, and the value of doing things yourself.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@laurieanne9712]

You have so thoroughly researched this--wow! Thank you. My personal preferences are the little critter sculptures that surprise as one is walking a garden path.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@debbebunch9973]

Excellent narration! Wonderful vid! Different, interesting, lovely visually! Thank You Alexandra!!!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@itsmewende]

I had to have a Mimosa tree cut down, as the squirrels were using it to springboard to the house. I had the guy leave a stump about 18" tall, I put a cement rabbit wearing a tuxedo on it, he reminds me of a fancy Peter Rabbit. Also have a cement pair of frogs sitting back to back reading books separating my pond and bog garden. Really enjoyed this one, the piece at 1.27 is especially nice, I really love how you see the tree through it. Have also admired the Goddess in your garden, and think the dogs are the prefect touch.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@beckyscheller9358]

Enjoyed this very much. Love to see other gardens and what they put in it.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@goshmargo]

Thank you again. Wonderful examples and you are so gifted at explaining the what and why. Best, Chris in Sacramento

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@alisonburgess345]

The owners of a couple of gardens near me have invested in metal garden sculptures and they are really striking and beautiful. great video!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@Dottiemi]

Very inspired by this, thank you!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roundrobinsonny9792]

Interesting lovely shots

[@jucjuc314]

I am not a fan of sculptures and ornaments but I thought I would watch this video, because (I watch them all) and because sure it has some ideas for garden benches, which I am looking for and yes, there were a few benches! (that could be another full topic actually!) 😊 This video was very interesting and I actually learned how to understand these structural pieces in the garden design. Greetings, Judit

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you, and did you see this video, which has more benches in it?kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6TdZ3mih9mMnLs

[@jucjuc314]

@@TheMiddlesizedGarden 😮thank you for that that is great!!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Some of those sculptures were really fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gillianforster6370]

Hello Alexandra. I always find you so pleasant and your keenness for your subject shines through. I live in cold Scotland so feel some more, only natural, garden ornaments are called for in my very wildlife garden. Your garden videos are the most interesting to me as you commentate so nicely during them. More videos for cold climate gardening please with very acid soil. I have quite a lovely display of azaleas & rhododendrons at end of May, beginning of June plus nice snowdrops and daddies later on but feel I lack a lot going on in later months so hence perhaps some more ornaments etc. Thank you so much again. I usually watch you prior to going to sleep hopefully as am bit of an insomniac but love to be in my garden.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you so much, those are very interesting ideas.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Great video, Alexandra!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@feeonaghchambers7403]

WOW! Really interesting and inspiring; something for everyone. Thank you.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janetpeters3060]

I am in awe over your channel - absolutely loving every episode. Of course I cannot afford to do ‘everything,’ but you certainly have provided lots of ideas that I can work on. Thank you!

[@SuzanneLegault]

Excellent choice of garden decor examples. Really inspiring. Merci.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@barbkenas5663]

Lots of great examples!

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

This is a great channel! A really deep understanding of garden design, I’ve learned so much.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@tellytighe]

Hi Alexandra. Greetings from Ireland. Loved this video. Keep the videos coming. I’m learning lots :). X

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lkhawkins4482]

I would love your take on different bird feeders to place around a garden. With the season changing, it would be nice to know how to help out our feathered friends in the upcoming months.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

LK Hawkins oh! Me too!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

That's an excellent idea and I am planning a wildlife garden video soon, so I will try to include some of that.

[@GrannysGarden]

Certainly we weren't spoiled for choice in this video from ultra modern to classic Greek. Some of the sculptures were amazing....the galloping horses were incredible

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@marilynmcdonald6899]

Thankyou for an interesting video, Alexandra. It is always a lovely surprise when you include something Aussie in your videos. 💌🌴🇦🇺

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you. I'm just so sorry that we won't be going this winter due to Covid.

[@bluesky7226]

Wonderful as always! Thank you.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you too!

[@lkhawkins4482]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I am a novice gardener and I am always looking for new inspiration whether it be in the area of plants or ornaments/sculpture.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mgrey1602]

Very lovely, thanks for the tour! Will watch again, too!

[@maureen6710]

Great video! Packed with information and ideas as usual. 👏🙏

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@queenSummerKeli]

Oooo Thank you. This is getting my mind going!!!

[@barbll000]

I really like some of those sculptures. Many were a bit too modern for my style. I always go for animal sculptures. The circles made into a large ball was my favourite. Thanks for sharing this.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@bernadettelanzillo951]

Simply marvelous!

[@Neldidellavittoria]

Tremendous new video! I was really looking forward to your next issue. Thank you very much.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nspector]

Interesting. I do have a few small pieces and am always looking around for more, but I'm also just sticking my toe into topiary which I think can act similarly. I had a real prejudice against topiary for years -- "It's so forced," I thought. But now I'm craving the structure and the contrast with it and the rest of my garden after finally "getting it," finally seeing how thrilling it can be to have the more wild or ethereal against the geometry. I actually planted a baby boxwood that I was going to leave unpruned, but then decided to try making into a cone shape. :o And I may even get one or two lolly pop shaped boxwoods in the spring.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

I used to feel the same about garden ornaments but now like the idea of them.

[@AnnMarieKing]

Another fabulous video. I would very much love to add a statue and water feature to my very flat garden but, to your point, most new, store-bought options are pricey. I saw a few DIY specimens here that have inspired ...thank you!

[@Tinyteacher1111]

This was a fun video to watch! I want to buy or make some of these, even though I have some already. You’ve really inspired me! Thank you!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you!

[@nordlys3432]

Agree. Have some, too. They lift the garden.

[@sharonrichardson6563]

Wow, wonderful garden art, great ideas, thank you.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Many thanks

[@michellebeissel3937]

Wonderful treasure trove of info comme d'habitude. I LOVE that recyled, crashed-in fence, painted bright red! Presently, I am leaning towards using topiary and other structural plants (yucca, mahonia, etc) as sculptural accents. Especially when potted and placed on pedestals. I am planning to shape a golden leydand cypress in a pot in the form of a pyramid to go at the shady end of the central garden path. It grows fast and should brighten up that space.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you. Structural plants are great, I agree - in fact the next video is going to be an interview with a head gardener of a private garden about his favourite shrubs for topiary and structure.

[@acerone10]

I like to see Fairy Garden houses in a garden.

[@Aa-gc9gl]

Very nice compilation.

[@giennefarcais6834]

Have you by chance done a video on creating garden fountains? Thanks for this one on garden ornamentation!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

I haven't done fountains or water features yet, but that's a good idea. I will keep an eye out for someone knowledgeable to interview.

[@venicelight1320]

Inspiring! Thank you!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

You are so welcome!

[@mariedeyo7399]

🌻 Hello Alexandra, this was real interesting for me. As I told you , I am working on the new garden and just last week I found an old chunk of wood I had for years and I was thinking to make a sculpture out of it. Its to be set on a staneless steel rod and be combind with solarlight. So it will look like a calla flower. thank you so much for doing this Video. I was not sure how to place it but I think I got it now. 👍🙂 great job and have a wonderful week. 🌻

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you and that sounds great.

[@sarra5206]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks. Yes chooks or a chooky egg haha From your kiwi fan xx

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@pinkpeony2056]

Hello Alexandra! Yesterday, after watching one video, then another, I subscribed. I saw a Chihuly installation at Fairchild Tropical Gardens in Coral Gables, Florida around 4-5 years ago. I found one or two interesting but really how can something man made compete with nature. Think jade vine, Strongylodon macrobotrys (I had to look that up), a school of small electric blue fish or stunningly beautiful butterflies that I saw the same day. Yet that said, I succumbed and bought a rather large sculpture which I haven't placed. I am still looking for the spot that will give the most impact so this episode was very helpful. Thank you! Wish I could send you some pictures of that day in Florida!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

That sounds amazing - and I know what you mean about how can something man made compete with nature. Good luck with placing the sculpture.

[@tremblingsand1358]

Love it a lot 🍎🍏🍊🍌🍉🍇🍓🍈🍴

[@TheEnduringGardener]

I’ve never been a fan of garden sculptures. I don’t mind if they’re purposeful - like a decorative birdbath. And I agree a pond provides an opportunity. Those two in the small gardens at bbc gardeners world did look good but I can’t help feeling that a putting a large sculpture in small garden is a trick that an interior designer would use, a gardener would find the right plant.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

I know what you mean, but I've really come round to some garden ornaments recently.

[@iwasherangel4122]

I have a nice size front yard, I'm doing a southern beach scene. What ornament or statue should I pick and where should I place it?

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

That is such a difficult question! Try asking friends when they come round and see if anyone has a ny good ideas. But choose something you really like looking at

[@Autism_Forever]

Chihuly is a talented but very strange person. One would think that he lost his eye because of his glass work. Nope, he lost it in a car accident. One would think that he ruined his shoulder and had to stop blowing glass because of his work. Nope, he got it damaged in a surfing accident. Damn, if he just stayed with his work, he would be perfectly safe and still making these sculptures by himself! :)

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

How interesting!

[@laurenb6451]

How timely since about 2 months ago I suddenly decided that I need some sculpture. So far I see nothing that fits my requirements and is affordable but I keep looking...thanks for not showing one of those terrible gnome statues where he is exposing his derriere. I keep getting these terrible ads by email from some store.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Oh, dear, that does sound like a trial, but I can absolutely promise you I will never feature such a thing on this channel!

[@laurenb6451]

Thank you! That is why I watch!❤️

[@sudhirchopde3334]

Pelos electriosos

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

I don't understand a modern sculpture in a garden, to me it ruins the entire look. A garden is something natural and rustic, and suddenly something completely out of place shows up.

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

That's a very valid point of view.