16 Design Ideas to Steal From the Atlanta Botanical Garden

2017-03-06 3:00

You may not be able to get your hands on a Dale Chihuly work, but any kind of water feature instantly creates a focal point in the yard. This focal point in the Atlanta Botanical Garden features Chihuly's Paterre Fountain Installation, a sculpture of blue and white shapes that emulate water, ice and sky. 

A unique way to add a whimsical touch to a pergola is to attach air plants to the wood. You can temporarily attach them using rust-proof staples until the plants put down strong enough roots to stay attached on their own.

To distinguish spaces in your yard or garden or provide privacy, instead of a plain wooden fence, consider creating a bamboo wall like the one in the Japanese Garden.