If you are not skilled at sculpting and molding, try purchasing little statuettes for your garden. Depending on the look you want, you can paint the model to make it appear like stone, marble, or lead. Use these statues as focal points near pools, ponds, or small niches.
You can also incorporate sundials and birdbaths constructed to appear as stonework. Use wire to make stands or brackets appear as wrought iron. Make sure to make your design realistic by placing a sundial in a sunny place. Decorative vases or urns can also be incorporated, but they call for a more careful arrangement. Try using them on a balustrade to hold a small tree or plant. Vases can be purchased or made with modeling paste to get the proper shape and size.
Adding ethnic furniture will add elegance to your setting, but selecting it is not easy. A general rule is incorporating a white painted seat or a stone bench, which works well for formal settings.
Implement additions to your garden judiciously. A Greek temple would be nice for a formal setting. Create a dome on pillars that stands on the circular foundation. Add a fountain or arbor to a less formal garden setting to enhance the look. Consider creating castle ruins by stacking stones against a wall. These features will add character to your garden, but be sure not to add too many. Only use these features to enhance your settings, not just place them. Create different shapes and heights when adding these features. Many can be molded from modeling paste, used a sharp knife or file to carve out the details, and painted bright colors.
