At Garden Arty we believe that a garden is like an artist’s canvas
We search for beautiful, unique, and whimsical garden art and decor, to add the finishing touches to your outdoor masterpiece
Our favorite garden art discoveries. Designed by man. Inspired by nature.
The Zen of Weeding
Spring officially arrived today.
In honor of the spring equinox, the sky is blue and cloudless, the birds are singing, the ground is full of life-giving water, and the remants of the melting snow are saying their last farewells.
The first spring plants are poking their noses through the dirt and snow, and my perennials are spreading their leaves.
I am itching to get out into the yard and see what survived the long cold winter. But more than
7+ Decor Ideas to Make a Small Yard Look Bigger
You are excited, but frustrated.
You finally have your own backyard. Now you have a place to turn those unrealized gardening plans into reality.
But your backyard is so small. Too small.
Just enough space for a patio set and a narrow garden bed beside the fence.
How will you ever be able to execute even a fraction of the plans you have swirling around in your brain?
There is not enough room.
Or is there?
A small backyard is not a obstacle to creativity,
Moon Gates – A Portal to Another World?
Maybe it’s because I watch and read too much science fiction, but to me moon gates look like portals to another world. Perhaps to a parallel universe?
In some ways I am not too far off. Moon gates originated in ancient China and are traditional elements in Chinese architecture, acting as portals between gardens, as well as between inside and outside. They were mainly seen as circular archways in walls, but now are also designed as free standing structures.
Whether
Rainy Day Inspired Garden Art
There is something very romantic about walking in the rain, either by yourself, or with your favourite person. Rainy spring days remind me of all the charming garden statues I have stumbled across of young people, or animal friends, huddling together under their own, or a shared umbrella.
They all look cosy and happy, and looking at these delightful sculptures helps to chase away the greyness of a wet and gloomy day.
Smiling as she walks barefoot through the garden,
Glass Garden Art – My Delightful Discovery
I remember the summer day I walked into a gorgeous country garden and saw beautiful colored glass balls hanging from the trees. It was revelation and a delight! Until that point it never occurred to me that glass garden art could be left outside. Now, every spring I hang my hand blown glass ornaments from my pergola, where they stay until late fall.
The colors of this beautiful glass art are even more striking when the sunlight shines through.
Toronto Islands’ Gardens – An Oasis in the City
On a beautiful sunny day, my very favourite place to visit in Toronto is “The Island”.
Just a short ferry ride from southern end of the city, a magical oasis awaits you.
The Toronto Islands consist of one large island and several smaller ones. The main Island is divided into three sections, each with its own charm: Ward’s Island on the far east, Centre Island in the middle, and Hanlan’s point on the west. Three different ferries will take you