Garden Decoration

"Elements of a garden Garden at the centre of intersection in Shanghai. Naturalistic design of a Chinese garden incorporated into the landscape, including a pavilion Garden with Fountains, Villa d'Este, Italy. Most gardens consist of a mix of natural and constructed elements, although even very 'natural' gardens are always an inherently artificial creation. Natural elements present in a garden principally comprise flora (such as trees and weeds), fauna (such as arthropods and birds), soil, water, air and light. Constructed elements include paths, patios, decking, sculptures, drainage systems, lights and buildings (such as sheds, gazebos, pergolas and follies), but also living constructions such as flower beds, ponds and lawns. Uses for the garden space Partial view from the Botanical Garden of Curitiba (Southern Brazil): parterres, flowers, fountains, sculptures, greenhouses and tracks composes the place used for recreation and to study and protect the flora. A garden can have aesthetic, functional, and recreational uses: Cooperation with nature Plant cultivation Garden-based learning Observation of nature Bird- and insect-watching Reflection on the changing seasons Relaxation Family dinners on the terrace Children playing in the garden Reading and relaxing in the hammock Maintaining the flowerbeds Pottering in the shed Basking in warm sunshine Escaping oppressive sunlight and heat Growing useful produce Flowers to cut and bring inside for indoor beauty Fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking "