No yard is complete without at least one piece of terrific metal yard decor. The most uncompromising gardening purists have been seen to softly sneak a piece or two into their garden. Due to the number of artists working in the field and the selection of materials to choose from, your choices are limitless. No matter what your taste, you’ll find at least one piece of metal garden art to provide year round color and character to your garden.
The most popular metal used to construct garden art is steel because it is inexpensive, versatile and simple to work with. It is used to make garden sculptures, garden stakes, wall art and metal garden decor like lanterns, bird feeders and wind spinners. Steel can be used in its natural state, varnished, painted or left to rust. Some artists even combine rusted metal with treated metal for pieces with a very unusual look. For larger more contemporary pieces, corrosion resistant stainless steel is utilized to make striking, architectural pieces.
Probably the most creative and whimsical pieces of metal yard decor I have ever seen are made of recycled metal. Recycled steel oil tanks or drums, discarded bicycle or tricycles, nuts and bolts and broke tools, all of these supply the raw materials for the innovative eco-artist. A rusted oil drum is incarnated as a happy pig, while a broken rake becomes a bird.
Copper is also popular in metal yard decor because it is beautiful, durable and adds elegance to any garden. If permitted to oxidize it will age gracefully to a natural weather worn green patina. It can also be preserved with a clear coating to keep its bright, shiny look. Copper sculptures, wall art and garden stakes add a touch of class to any decor.
For the classic look put in a bronze garden sculpture. Bronze sculptures have been around for millennia and have been constructed to honor fallen heroes, leaders and even saints. In modern times they include more playful subjects like children with their pets. Bronze statues remain popular nowadays because they are classic, timeless and can last for generations.
Metal garden art adds beauty, charm and whimsy to any garden. Whatever your preference classic, contemporary or merely playful, metal yard art will warm your heart even on the coldest winter day.
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