So you have planted all the right shrubs and flowers to make your yard an inviting retreat. It is full of lush colors and greenery and sweet smells. Although it may seem perfect a little something extra will really make it pop. Sure you could go with a garden gnome or two or even a ceramic snail or turtle, but if you really want a little sparkle, garden finials are the way to go.

The most common type of finial is the ball finial. Made of stone or copper they can be used to mark the corners of your property or be placed atop picket fence posts for a decorative look. Some round finials have points on top creating an exclamation point in your landscaping design. Their warm copper glow will change to a beautiful turquoise patina as the years go by creating a truly eye-catching spot in your yard.

If you want something a little more fun than a ball and a point you can find garden finials in other shapes. Go buggy with a praying mantis one or make your yard a hoppy place with a frog shaped one. If you have a pond you might want a dragonfly finial as they hang out near the water. Place a hummingbird one in a flower patch for a bit of natural beauty or try a spider one near some shrubs for a fun look. All of these wonderful finials are available in copper or an antiqued, patinated finish.

Finials are a great way to add instant style to your yard or garden. They are ideal for topping gateway columns to create a much more elegant entry. You can add them to pre-existing posts on an ordinary wood board fence. Larger finials, particularly those in fun shapes or with a great deal of detailing can stand alone amongst plants or upon a pedestal or tall stake to raise them up a foot or two for greater visibility.