| Having a small yard doesn't mean you have to be | | | | throughout your yard. You might have birds, |
| limited in your landscape decor ideas. Small yards | | | | squirrels, frogs or turtles....or even a blend of |
| can be inviting and cozy if you use your space | | | | multiple animal themes. You can also continue the |
| wisely. Consider the advantages of a small yard. It | | | | theme on your patio or at your driveway |
| doesn't take a lot of money to decorate. You can | | | | entrance to complete your yard decor. |
| view all or most of your decor at a glance. | | | | Landscape for the Birds |
| There's less landscaping work involved with a | | | | Attract birds to your yard with bird feeders, |
| small yard (mowing, pruning bushes and flower | | | | birdbaths and birdhouses. You can also be specific, |
| gardens, etc.). With a couple of nice trees and | | | | such as adding only hummingbird feeders. These |
| flowerbeds, you can relax and enjoy nature | | | | along with a couple of small- to medium-sized |
| without going too far! | | | | trees will keep lovely birds visiting your yard year |
| Consider Adding Flower Beds | | | | after year. In the springtime, you'll appreciate the |
| Although your space may be limited, a couple of | | | | sweet bird songs each morning! |
| small, raised flowerbeds can really add to your | | | | Add Sounds that Relieve Stress |
| landscape. Use colors that make small areas | | | | The good thing about a small yard is you can add |
| appear larger. Pastels often widen spaces, while | | | | decor items that provide relaxing sounds and hear |
| reds and darker colors seem to narrow the space | | | | them all at once! For example, if you add a |
| a bit. Choose bright or pastel colors such as | | | | soothing garden fountain, you'll be able to hear the |
| lavender, pink, blue and yellow along with plenty of | | | | pleasant sound of trickling water throughout your |
| greenery for starters. Raised flowerbeds tend to | | | | entire yard. Also, add a wind chime or two on |
| make a landscape area appear larger and they | | | | your porch or a tree limb to hear the tranquilizing |
| draw more attention to that area of the yard. | | | | music they provide every time the wind blows. |
| Accent your flowerbeds with decorative borders, | | | | Add a hammock to your yard and relax after a |
| statues, garden fountains or solar power lighting. | | | | hard day's work as you listen to the sounds of |
| Even solar power products today are available in | | | | nature and your newly added remedies for stress! |
| various themes to match any taste, including | | | | Landscape decor products are readily available |
| birds, turtles, frogs, angels, gnomes, flowers, etc. | | | | online along with other items for the home such |
| Create a Main Focal Point | | | | as bookends, decorative vases, wall fountains, wall |
| Every yard needs a main focal point like a large | | | | clocks and more. You can also easily find items |
| statue, birdbath or water fountain. These items | | | | like candle holders, lamps, tables, chess sets, |
| stand tall and are usually made of solid, heavy | | | | mirrors, kitchen storage, sculptures, Biblical items, |
| materials such as granite or marble to create a | | | | patriotic items, as well as mystical and medieval |
| sense of stability. The focal point should set the | | | | themed products. Shop for fountains, statues and |
| tone for your landscape decor theme. For | | | | solar power lighting products that will charm your |
| example, an animal theme statue can be | | | | guests and help you relax. Even a small yard can |
| complemented by other animal theme items | | | | be your haven from the normal stresses of life! |