In the mood for metal
The enduring quality of iron, steel and copper adds visual structure to free-flowing greenery. These humble materials are being forged into pieces for period- influenced gardens and modern lawns. Black is back in weathered Mission-style lanterns and ornaments such as the zinc frog, $49 from Restoration Hardware. Crave a warmer, more Mediterranean look? Arts and Crafts-style copper is in bloom along with rusted metal that is anything but rustic. For the contemporary crowd, stainless steel designs will complement that new backyard barbecue.
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