Do you get tired of just seeing more plants in your garden? I know I do. Sure, I love my plants but sometimes it is nice to see a surprise element, different, and create some excitement.
There is another extreme- those garden beds that become "trinket beds". I'm sure you have seen those that have more toads, useless bird houses and the like filling up the garden. Don't get me wrong, I think some are neat and can create some interest. Where we have a tendancy to go astray is over-doing a good thing.
To me, the use of non-plant accents are just that- accents. They should not be the highlight of the garden, but used to make transitions, create interest, or to call attention to a particular area. For example, let's say that you have some beautiful violets, but they are small and are hidden from a casual view of the garden. A figureine (paying particular attention to the size) placed among them would call the observer over for a closer look. Then voila, "look at these beautiful violets!"
The use of accents can make a garden an enjoyable experience or a complete "turn-off". Use them wisely.
Til next time
Poppy
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