How Do You Pick Garden Wind Chimes?
If you’ve ever purchased a cute little wind chime and then brought it home to discover you really don’t like it after all, you probably bought it on impulse without considering the construction of the chimes. Learn how to pick a quality wind chime that will produce the sound you are looking for. Test the chime in the store to determine the quality of sound. This will give you a general idea of what it will sound like in your yard. Examine the chimes to determine their length. Although cute little chimes may be appealing, those with chimes that range from 1 inch to 6 inches will produce sharp tones in the breeze. Those with chimes that are a foot or more will produce a softer more mellow tones. Check the quality of the materials used in the wind chimes. Chimes that are made of hard metal like steel and aluminum will produce sharp tones. Soft metals like copper create a more mellow tone. Hold the wind chime by the hanger and check for weight distribution. Wind chimes that hang at odd ang
