Petal & Pond understands the importance of thoughtful landscaping in amplifying the impact of garden statues and creating a cohesive, visually stunning outdoor masterpiece. Here are some key tips they provide:

Complementing with Plants and Flowers

• Select plants and flowers that complement the statue’s material, color, and style, creating a harmonious blend of natural and artistic elements.
• For classical or figurative statues, surround them with formal plantings like boxwood hedges, rose gardens, or neatly trimmed topiaries to enhance their elegance.
• Abstract or modern sculptures pair well with ornamental grasses, succulents, or plants with unique textures and architectural forms.

Framing and Focal Points

• Use taller plants or trees to frame and draw attention to statues, creating a natural backdrop that highlights their beauty.
• Position statues at the end of pathways, near water features, or in garden “rooms” to create focal points that draw the eye.
• Surround statues with low-growing groundcovers or gravel to create a clean, unobstructed view and prevent plants from obscuring the piece.

Hardscaping and Accents

• Incorporate hardscaping elements like stone walls, paved paths, or raised planters to create defined spaces and vignettes that showcase statues.
• Use decorative mulches, gravel, or pebbles in contrasting colors to create visual interest and highlight the statue’s form.
• Accent statues with complementary garden ornaments like urns, benches, or water features to create a cohesive, curated aesthetic.

By carefully considering the surrounding landscaping, Petal & Pond helps customers create outdoor sanctuaries where statues seamlessly integrate with their natural surroundings, becoming the centerpieces of visually striking and harmonious garden designs

Petal & Pond understands the transformative power of lighting in showcasing statuary collections and creating captivating evening displays. Here are some expert tips they share on illuminating your statues to highlight their beauty and drama:

Finding the Focal Point

• Identify the most striking features or details of each statue that you want to accentuate with lighting.
• Position lights to cast dramatic shadows that enhance the sculpture’s depth and texture, or use a mix of lighting angles to minimize shadows for a softer look.

Lighting Techniques

• Uplighting casts the light upwards, reducing shadows on the ground but potentially creating a harsher look for certain pieces.
• Downlighting from overhead fixtures creates gentle shadows, lending a moody ambiance.
• A combination of up and downlighting can be used to achieve the desired balance of light and shadow for each statue.

Fixture Selection

• Choose outdoor-rated lighting fixtures designed to withstand the elements like rain, wind, and temperature extremes.
• Opt for low-voltage (12V-24V) lighting to ensure safety and prevent electrical hazards in outdoor settings.
• Petal & Pond offers a range of high-quality lighting options, from floodlights and spotlights to decorative path lighting, to complement various statue styles.

Minimizing Light Pollution

• Carefully position and angle lights to prevent unwanted light spill onto neighboring properties or reflective surfaces.
• Use shielded or directional lighting fixtures to control the beam spread and focus illumination on the intended areas.

By working with Petal & Pond’s knowledgeable staff, customers can explore lighting solutions that not only enhance the visual impact of their statuary but also create a harmonious and inviting outdoor ambiance for evening enjoyment.