How to Create a Whimsical Garden

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place garden art in your garden.

   Things like statues, sculptures, tree faces, gazing globes and mosaic walls create visual interest and lend an ambiance of surprise.
   
   Focus on the unexpected for a truly whimsical feel.
   
   For example, you may place 2 gargoyle statues at the entrance of your garden, or use an old canoe as a planter, to create a garden feel of whimsy.
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   Step 2: Choose a theme.

   An easy way to add whimsy to your garden is to choose a whimsical theme for your garden.
   
   The secret garden, Alice in Wonderland and gnome land are examples of themes that would lend to a feel of garden whimsy. , Attract birds, squirrels, rabbits and rodents to your garden by putting bird feeders and seed/nut dispensers in your whimsical garden.
   
   Also, place some decorative birdbaths throughout the garden for even more aesthetic appeal. , Spark your garden guests' imaginations by establishing a dining area against the backdrop of your garden.
   
   Be sure to use outdoor furniture, and to keep in mind the whimsical theme when choosing the furniture style. , Color is a great way to add visual interest and an element of whimsy.
   
   Remember that the secret to having a whimsical garden is to create the feeling of playfulness and wonder; Therefore, there is no "wrong" color combination.
   
   You may choose to plant colorful flowers, decorate with bright garden art, or paint the garden fence in order to create a garden full of color. , Pathways that lead to different parts of your garden add a mysterious feeling.
   
   There are many materials you may use to create pathways throughout your garden, including pebbles, bricks, paving stones, tiles and more. , Plants that naturally grow wild, and that produce colorful flowers and berries, are a great addition to a garden of whimsy. , Consider including play areas for cricket, horseshoes, badminton, hopscotch and/or bocce ball.
   
   Additionally, you may create a garden area specifically catered to child's play in order to add even more color and whimsy by adding a swing set, a slide, a merry-go-round and/or a playhouse. , Use lounge chairs, rocking chairs, outdoor settees and tables to invite guests to sit amid your whimsical garden and take it all in.
   
   Choose unique furnishings that are weather-proof and that speak for your personal style. , Use the unique features of your garden to its advantage.
   
   For example, if your garden is hilly, has a lot of large tree stumps and is home to a frog pond, then you can create a garden full of whimsy by building staircases and bridges as pathways up the hills and across the pond, and you can use your tree stumps as unexpected planters.
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   Step 3: Cater to the animals.

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   Step 4: Set up a dining area.

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   Step 5: Add splashes of color.

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   Step 6: Create pathways.

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   Step 7: Plant wildflowers and berries.

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   Step 8: Set up stations for playing common outdoor games.

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   Step 9: Arrange a sitting area.

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    Step 10: Take advantage of the property.

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