There are many ways that metalwork in the garden can help improve the visual attractiveness of garden space. At the same time that the garden becomes more visually appealing, the overall worth of the property will increase as well, making metalwork a viable investment if you choose your pieces wisely and create an attractive cohesive theme.
With this thought in mind, there are several common themes that you can work from as well as a wide selection of metalwork available to help spruce up the visual effect of a garden.
First off, before you start to look at the metalwork in the garden that is available for purchase, you should look at the type of metal materials and coats that are available. The metalwork can come in a variety of shades and color variations such as white, gold, bronze, silver, and black among other choices.
This is because metal can be painted and its colors can be altered, so you need to sit down and contemplate what color will compliment your garden the best and suit your visual image. While you can mix metal types in a garden, it is best to stick to a related and complementary color scheme or the entire visual effect will be thrown off.
After choosing what type of metalwork in the garden will best suit your property, the next step is to take a close look at what type of metalwork is available to place in your garden. There are two categories of common metalwork that you can choose from, items that will be helpful to you such as a hose butler or flower vase holders, and items that are simple accents to a garden area such as gates, trellises, and benches. Of course, depending on your purpose these categories may overlap with each other, but essentially this is what you will have to choose from.
Flower holders shaped like cones are excellent pieces of metalwork that will compliment your garden while also helping to support plants that may be falling over causing them to wilt. This casual add-in will help add a strong visual appeal to your garden and aid in reviving a plant that otherwise may be on its way out. Along the same lines, dramatic trellis metal works can help emphasize the beauty of climbing plants and vines while adding a little visual stimulation to the side of a home or garden shed.
If you simply want to accent your garden without changing any landscaping designs, you may want to consider purchasing metal works in the garden such as benches or gating. Metal benches often turn a normal garden into an aesthetic classic garden and are great for days when you want to enjoy some sunshine and observe the wildlife in your garden. Gates can help keep predators out so that wildlife thrives in your garden and helps provide a stunning classic frame for your garden making them a worthwhile purchase as well.
About Metal Patio Furniture
Patio furniture made from metal substances tends to have a more classical and traditional look than items like wicker or plastic. The metals are fashioned into stunning furniture pieces that generally involve a lot of open space while still being comfortable and functional. This overall look is especially sought after by those with smaller patio spaces, as they don’t wish to block out the surrounding patio area.
There are many different materials that can be used to create metal patio furniture. Wrought iron is a flexible metal that can be forged into a number of pieces but is most commonly used in bistro and patio dining sets. Cast iron patio furniture is very durable and the pieces tend to be the heaviest available to the consumer.
Aluminum patio furniture is also available and is one of the cheaper metals out there due to its abundant worldwide supply. Cast aluminum patio furniture looks like other heavier metal pieces but tends to have more varied design elements. You will quite often see simulated weave patterns and carvings in aluminum furniture pieces giving them a charm of their own.
One quick warning if you’re considering purchasing patio furniture made out of metal. A number of the pieces available will require a flat, solid surface so these items may not be suitable for the lawn area of your backyard. The reason for this is the legs of most metal patio furniture are quite narrow due to the strength of the material. While this provides a classic look, it also tends to make the chairs unstable unless they are on a solid surface.
