4 Fabulously Low-Maintenance Garden Focal Points

Fire and water make great focal points but are often high-maintenance. Plenty of other ways to draw eyes in a particular direction. Here are four focal points easy to integrate in any garden style or size.

Sculpture

Strategically placed sculptures become both indoor and outdoor focal points, creating stronger connection between living spaces.

This extraordinary piece from Charme d' Antan draws the eye across the full knot garden, evoking 1930s France essence.

Serious, sophisticated sculptures capture attention, but fun sculptures also draw attention and set a playful tone.

Color

This fiery red tree steals the show. Fall color shines against greenery and dark patio colors.

Contrasting colors in lower foliage command attention too.

Displaying containers is another simple way to add a vibrant focal point.

Height

An extraordinary tree is a tall, natural focal point enticing the eye.

Small garden space? Vertical foliage still possible with DIY and ready-to-go wall products.

This twirling vertical mobile from tillandsia bewitched visitors at Dwell on Design 2010. Takes time to create, but once made, relatively easy to maintain.

Outdoor Wall Art

This space-defining focal point draws the eye to the outdoor seating area and creates a sense of destination.

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