This picture doesn’t do this house [...]]]> I’ve been noticing many people using garden plaques in their landscaping schemes. They bring an interesting focus to an otherwise bare wall and make an ordinary home a conversation piece. On a recent walk I took some pictures to share some of the neat ways they are being used.

This picture doesn’t do this house justice. It is located on a main street in my housing development and is more or less a landmark. The sun plaque is so attractive and fits their color scheme so well that everyone notices it. Here’s a closeup of the plaque.

When you see something like this, it tells you that the owner takes pride in their home and is working to keep it nice. Being an older development, most of the houses were built in the 1970s, we don’t have a formal homeowner’s association forcing people to comply with a standard appearance. Seeing people accenting their homes suggests the neighborhood will continue to age gracefully. It’s a good place to live.

Here is another home where they have grouped smaller plaques to create a larger emphasis. Although not as impressive as the first one, they still liven up a dull wall and cause you to take a second look at what they have done.

I have more pictures to add to this category. If you would like to know when I post them, just sign up for either the email list or the RSS reader on the right. I really enjoy sharing these garden ideas. If you have something to share, leave a comment so others can read it too. I know gardening is often a seasonal endeavor but by peeking into someone else’s yard, you often get great ideas for your own.