When you are working with limited outdoor space, it can often feel as if there is not enough room for ornamentation. After all, you don’t want it to feel crowded. However, you will be pleased to find out that as long as you carefully select the right type of ornament and place them well, you can achieve a pleasing result. With that in mind read on to discover two of the easiest and most attractive garden ornaments that you can create that suit a small area.
Concrete balls
Concrete balls are a modern and on-trend look for any size garden. However, they are usually pretty big and can be expensive. Luckily, it is possible to create your own in small sizes so they will fit perfectly in even the tiniest of gardens.
One way to create your own concrete balls first, you need source a glass globe of the right size, while doing this get larger and smaller ones too, as they look fantastic when placed together. Then you need to spray the inside of the globe with a releasing agent, cooking oil can work well. The next step is to make up the concrete and pour it into the ball. Allow this time to set and then break the glass to reveal a perfect ball with a flat bottom that will make it easier to place.
Just remember that safety is paramount when breaking the glass so be sure to use a hammer, safety goggles, gloves, and an old sheet over the globe. Then you can be sure that the glass doesn’t fly up everywhere and become a danger.
Once your ball is complete, it is a good idea to seal it to stop it weathering too quickly. Check out Seal With Ease’s concrete guide for some information on the right product to use for this. Once it is sealed, then your ball will be ready to place.
Hide it in long grass in the borders for a more layered textural effect, or make it the central focus of your small garden for a modern and Zen-like feel.
Clay pot fountain
The best thing about a clay pot fountain is that all you need to make it is a pump kit, a drill, and the pots themselves. Of course, you can use some waterproof glue to keep the different elements together, and some pebbles or slate in the different pools can enhance the look as well.
To create your foundation get hold of some clay dishes and flowerpots. Then pleasingly arrange them so that when you run the pump hose through the highest one the water will cascade down into the dishes. To do this, you can follow the guide below, or make your own design, just remember to place the dishes on top of the upturned pots for stability.
An easy to make fountain perfect for small gardens.
When placing your clay pot fountain remember that you will need to have access to electricity to ensure it runs, so close to the home is better. Although, if you choose a solar power unit you can pretty much place is wherever you like giving you a little more flexibility in your small space.