As a rule of thumb, you should place your newly purchased affordable garden ornament in an area of your garden where it will complement the other items that are already there. For instance, you can set up a rustic wheelbarrow near your favorite part of the garden where your favorite flowers are planted, as this will make it fit in perfectly.
Smaller statues or décor pieces such as those that depict smaller birds will look better if you set them up near a birdbath, as placing them in the grass will make them go unnoticed.
If you want to make a funny statue stand out, you should install it in a corner that is unused or unnoticed.
The most rewarding part of decorating is the fact that you get to experiment and to express yourself. So, feel free to let your imagination run wild! After all, your garden should, first of all, feel appealing to you!