Peachy the Magazine January / February 2014 | Page 46

Winter Brights ELEGANT GARDEN DECOR In addition to the different levels and layers in your garden, man-made features such as fences, pergolas, arbors and garden sheds are part of the structure and design. Garden ornaments, such as a bench, a statue or a sundial, “help define depth and distance, which are sorely needed in winter,” Bales writes. Choose these items based on the overall feel of your home and garden, whether traditional or contemporary, geometric or free form. Birds can also add to the excitement and to the enjoyment of your winter 44 PEACHY