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Garden Roller: Used with a paint tray, the garden roller offers an easy way of applying paint to large, flat areas without leaving defined brush strokes. It is best for applying water-based paints, which you can easily clean off the garden roller. When using solid latex paint, lift the garden roller direct from the container. garden roller types include:You always produce a better finish if you apply two thin coats rather than one thicker one. If you decide to use a garden roller, choose one to suit the texture of the wall. For example, to cover a smooth surface and give an even finish, use a foam or mohair garden roller; while for deeply textured or rough surfaces, a shaggy pile garden roller is best. Begin by working the garden roller in all directions and finish off with light strokes in a single direction. It is best to work over a small area at a time. 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Such a building calls for a more formal treatment and demands a grand, impressive statue that is more in keeping with its style. The most dramatic results can be obtained by positioning a sculpture at the end of a vista. Alternatively, it can be placed at the sharp bend of a path, or at the junction of two paths, so that the piece can be seen from both directions. Sited centrally at the back of an area, it can act as a focal point, but set asymmetrically to offset the curve of a flower bed, the object will create a more relaxed and informal effect. For greater formality, doorways and stairs can be flanked by sculpture. Sculpture can also be used as a counterpoint to a particularly bold plant, or it can be used to distract the eye from an unsightly feature such as a garbage can or a compost pile.GENERALLY SPEAKING, decorating your garden is a matter of personal taste and your choice of ornament will create a garden unique to you. Whatever you decide on, it should look good in its own right and be appropriate to the setting, either standing out as a focal point or merging with the surroundings. Choose it carefully: one well-positioned statue will look far better than several pieces dotted around at random. There are many different Ornaments to consider, including statuary and other sculptures, urns and containers, and sundials and bird feeders. Topiary, the art of carving hedges into a variety of shapes, can also be seen as a type of garden Decoration but it is a specialized skill. Most sculpture benefits from a backdrop such as a hedge or wall, perhaps set against a niche for more of an impact. Some look better raised above the ground on plinths or at the top of a flight of steps. Urns and the more decorative containers also tend to look their best when raised above ground level, standing on some kind of pedestal. |
