8 Outdoor and gardening accessories for spring

Mar 27, 2011 10:42 AM by Michele Borboa, MS

Posted in Home / Outdoor & Gardening / Outdoor Decor

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Garden gnomes and mosaic stepping stools are go-to outdoor and gardening accessories for many spring-loving gardeners, but if you're looking to make a unique statement with your green space, fill it with stylish yet functional garden decor. Here are eight of our favorite outdoor and gardening accessories that will set your backyard apart from the ordinary garden spots this spring.

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Outdoor garden accessories

Solar Teak Accent Lights

Brighten up your garden path as the sun sets with these stylish solar-powered accent lights. Made of true teak that is sustainably harvested in Costa Rica, the lights are wireless, running on LED bulbs that have a run-time of 8 to 10 hours on a full charge. They are also easy to install; simply stake in full sun so they can charge, then watch them glow from dusk til dawn.

Price: $40

Sunset Vista Wind Chime

Give yourself the gift of music while gardening or lounging on the patio. With every puff of wind, the Sunset Vista wind chime makes relaxingly windswept melodies. Made of hand-tuned aluminum-alloy tubes and beautifully crafted laser-etched wood, this musical garden accessory is as lovely to look at as it is to listen to.

Price: $30

Butterfly Wall Art

You love the beautiful winged creatures that come to your garden -- now you can decorate your outdoor space with them in this beautiful metal wall art. Make a spring-themed statement with these eye-catching butterflies, airbrushed in blue, gold and bronze with curled antennae and embossed detailing -- but place it with care, as this artsy outdoor accessory is best hung in a covered area.

Price: $40

Blue Heron Garden Spitter Fountain

If your backyard landscape includes a pond, decorate it with this beautifully detailed heron sculpture. Not only is its graceful form and antique finish lovely to look at, it shoots a stream of water that adds the relaxing sound of trickling water to your outdoor ambiance. Though the heron itself look delicate, it is actually made of tough, long-lasting UV-resistant resin. The fountain comes with an easy to install pump and tubing.