Metal Yard Art


The grass is mowed, the garden is planted, flowers are blooming and birds are singing, but something seems to be missing. A touch of whimsy, a hidden surprise, or structure that seems to tie it all together–a piece of metal yard art may be just the thing you’re missing in your garden or landscape.

Metal Yard Art is available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and colors. It can be as simple as a welcome sign or your street address, a structural element such as an arbor or trellis, or, it can be purely ornamental like a stand of cattails, or a blue heron poised in a sea of flowers. Whatever you prefer, there are a few practical things to know and consider:

Metal Yart Art

Metal Yart Art

    1. Would the addition of a structural element finish off your landscape to your liking? A trellis or arbor is a great addition if you have vines or climbing plants. Or, if your yard is fenced a decorative metal gate could provide just the right finishing touch. It’s a good idea to finalize structural elements in your yard before adding purely decorative touches.

    2. How big do you want the art to be? Metal yard art can be miniature, or it can be life size - such as a six-foot metal sunflower. It can also be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. If the art will be viewed from all sides, you’ll want to look for a three-dimensional piece. Two-dimensional pieces are great against walls, fences, hedges, etc.

    3. Is your style formal or informal? If you have a formal style, you’ll most likely prefer art that is fashioned from sheets of steel, rolls of copper, or another metal that is cut into a desired shape, welded together and finished to perfection. On the other hand if your yard or garden is more informal–art constructed of reclaimed metal objects could add just the right touch of whimsy. That’s not to say, however, that you can’t find more formal pieces made of reclaimed or recycled metal objects.

    4. Do you like lots of color or do you prefer more muted or natural finishes? You can find metal yard art with a natural or rusted patina, painted black like a silhouette, or painted with bright colors that stand out amongst the other colors in your yard.

Whatever your preferences, metal yard art is a great way to add just the right finishing touch to your yard.