Happy Valentines Day! Our Garden Planter Sale Extends One More Week!!!

Enjoy these great savings on ALL our Garden Planters for one more week...through Monday, February 21st! 

Garden planters make terrific gifts, lawn ornaments, porch or patio accents and more.  Explore with the endless possibilities using planters and plant stands as lawn ornaments.  It is also fun to add a little something to your pots such as garden stakes for the larger ones. 

Giraffe Garden Planter
$39.95
$22.95

Jade Planter Trio
$59.95
$36.95

3 Lawn Ornaments You Must Have & Why PART THREE: Garden Statues

Garden statues are popular in almost any outdoor enthusiast’s garden. They can range from large lion statues to big cement bird baths and garden gnomes to Mickey Mouse figurines. Garden statues have represented a status symbol in the past. Maybe such representation still exists, however, there are a whole line of different kinds of garden statues you can put in your backyard today. Garden statues can set the mood in your garden. Do you want a playful fun garden theme? Choose garden statues such as garden gnomes or popular animal statues (maybe from TV). If you want a more quite reflective garden, you may want to find angel and cherub garden statues. And if you are looking to create a garden or front/back yard that represents power or confidence, garden statue lions or historical sculptures may be to your liking. Whatever the theme you should be able to find some garden statues that suit your needs.

Cherub on Column $84.95 Was $99.95

Mickey Gardening Figurine Only $34.95



Loving Frogs on Swing

When choosing lawn ornaments for your garden it’s always nice to find things that have a purpose. And some things you just have to have because it’s cute or on sale. Whatever your reasons are, bird feeders, wind spinners and garden statues are just a few lawn ornaments that can serve a purpose in your garden. Any three of these lawn ornaments are absolute must-haves for your garden. Other lawn ornaments to consider are garden planters, bird houses, bird baths, wind chimes and stepping stones.



3 Lawn Ornaments You Must Have & Why PART TWO: Wind Spinners (of course)

Wind spinners can have a lot of purposes in your backyard.  Because they come in all different shapes, sizes and colors, they are fun to pick out and decide where you want to hang them.  Wind spinners can be hung from tree branches, from hook stands in the middle of the yard or along the outside of the house, porch brackets, from the ceiling of the porch, decks, gardens, and many more places.  You can buy solar light wind spinners, gazing ball wind spinners and themed wind spinners.  Solar light spinners are wonderful because they decorate and light up an area.  So you can enjoy them both day and night!  Gazing ball spinners are a popular wind spinner as you will find a lot of gazing balls in the middle of flower gardens and such.  If you have a smaller area to work that adding a large gazing would just overcrowd it, a gazing ball wind spinner might be just right for you.  Themed wind spinners are long spinners (about 16” in length) that provide three different pictures of one theme.  For example, for a USA theme you might see an eagle head at the top, the American flag in the center and the letters USA at the bottom. These make great gifts for those who have a garden theme in which one of these themed wind spinners carry.  

Wind Spinners for only $30.00:

12" Solar Light Dolphins Wind Spinner $36.00

Gazing Ball Set Yellow/Zinc $35.00

Cardinals Theme Wind Spinner $32.00

3 Lawn Ornaments You Must Have & Why PART ONE: Bird Feeders

When I was younger and heard the term lawn ornaments I would think of pink flamingos and huge statues in the middle of a flower bed or garden. Although these are still popular lawn décor across America’s lawns, lawn ornaments have actually come a long way and consist of a variety of items today. I will discuss three particular kinds of lawn ornaments, bird feeders, wind spinners, and garden statues, and the purpose each has in your lawn.

Supplying bird feeders in your backyard provides access to one of the most popular outdoor hobbies in America, bird watching. Bird feeders are a great way to interact with wild life. The longer you establish bird feeders in your backyard, the more birds will come and go and come back again the next migrating season. Bird feeders provide food for wild birds; which may be especially helpful when food is scarce or right before migrating season or just a plane energy boost they can rely on. The purpose of bird feeders is not only to feed birds but they can also decorate your backyard. Some feeders are designed with the purpose of just feeding but other bird feeders are designed to provide food and decorate your outdoors. Feeders can be posted, mounted and hung so it’s easy to find a place for one or two.

1st Nature 16 oz. Hummingbird Feeder
Was $15.95 Now ONLY $12.95

Wood & Painted Glass Birdfeeder
ONLY $19.95



What is thatch and how it affects your lawn...

"Thatch is not understood well for most homeowners. Some lawns have serious thatch problems while others do not. Thatch is a layer of living and dead organic matter that occurs between the leaf surface of the lawn and the soil. Excessive thatch creates a favorable environment for pests and disease, an unfavorable growing environment for grass roots, and can interfere with some lawn care practices."
Read more here...

If you want your lawn ornaments to look their best in your lawn you might want to take care of this issue if it is a concern for you.  For lawn ornaments such as garden statues and stepping stones, that are directly on the grass and flower beds, this is important to address as they direct attention to the grass.   





Garden Statues and Their History: Part ONE

Garden statues can add a certain look to any outdoor space and ornament any garden.  These types of lawn ornaments are perfect for flower gardens, any porch area, and both front and back yards.  It is important, however, not to overcrowd your place with garden statues, which is why placement of your statues is important.  Let’s take a brief look at the history of garden statues and why they have withstood the test of time.

 

The temples and temple gardens of Ancient Egypt were beautifully ornamented with statues of the gods.  In Greece, garden statues were placed in sacred groves.  The Romans copied many of these for use as garden ornaments.  As an example, the Venus de’Medici is believed to be a first century BC marble copy of a fourth century BC bronze.  Through the Renaissance and into the twentieth century, this approach dominated western gardens.

Garden Stakes Are Just the Right Thing to Add to Any Garden of Lawn Ornaments

Hummingbird Garden Stake
$34.95

Garden stakes are so much fun to add to any lawn decor theme.  You can add them to garden planters, pots, flower gardens, next to decks, sidewalks, steps, front doors, even below your mailbox.  There are tons of places you can find to decorate with garden stakes.  Garden stakes are great lawn ornaments and make perfect garden gifts to those who appreciate outdoor decorating.  This hummingbird garden stake would look great under a hummingbird feeder or in your garden or in the midst of your lawn ornaments.

Lawn Ornaments That Beautify Your Porch: PART THREE

Jewel Tone Flower Pots - Trio
Large: 12" diameter x 8 1/2" high.
Medium: 9" diameter x 6 1/2" high.
Small: 6 1/2" diameter x 5 1/4" high.
Only $49.95

Cherub Statue w/Lantern
10" x 10 1/2" x 25" high.
Was $104.95 Now $89.95

Other lawn ornaments that accompany a porch atmosphere well are large garden planter pots for the ground.  These are usually used for a small tree or large plants and make great corner décor.  Lawn ornaments such as garden statues are also fun items to bring into the porch floor area.  Usually these garden statue lawn ornaments should range in size from at least 12” to no more than 3’ in height.  Having too little of a garden statue on the floor level may go unseen and forgotten whereas having too big of a garden statue in the porch may feel a little overcrowded and in some cases a little overwhelming.  So make your best judgment according to your porch size and layout. 

Lawn Ornaments That Beautify Your Porch: PART ONE

16" Solar Light Lighthouse
$36.00 on SALE

Solar Hummingbird Chime
Only $24.95

Starting with your eye level or above, lawn ornaments such as wind spinners and wind chimes offer a great welcoming feel to any outdoor and indoor space.  These kinds of lawn ornaments entertain while adding a pleasant sound or view to look at.  They are a great conversation starter and look beautiful wherever they are.  Wind chime lawn ornaments come in all different kinds and sizes.  You can even make great centerpieces for your table using lawn ornaments.  Some good suggestions for where to place your wind chimes would be near a doorway.  Wind spinner lawn ornaments are usually seen hanging from a hook stand in your yard.  However, there are ways you can hang these beautiful lawn ornaments from the ceiling of your porch for display.  A corner spot is usually the best for wind spinners so they catch as much of the breeze that comes in from the windows as possible.  Make sure your wind spinners are fanned out properly to get the most spinning action.

NEW Everlasting Bonsai Tree - Indoors or Out!

Everlasting Bonsai Tree
$34.95 was $39.95

Bring a little green in your home this winter with this beautiful Everlasting Bonsai Tree and take out on the patio come spring.  This beautiful lawn ornament serves as lawn decor or interior decor and lasts forever and is virtually maintenance-free!  Lawn ornaments like this one make great gifts for anybody that likes to get more out of their garden decor when it comes to tight spaces.  

Large Grasshopper Lawn Ornament

When talking about interesting lawn ornaments, here is a good one!  But it's more than just interesting; it was created with lawn and garden tools!  Here is a clip on how it was created.  What types of crazy or interesting lawn ornaments have you seen?

Wind Spinner Lawn Ornaments

16" Solar Lighthouse Only $36

Lawn ornaments can be many things and can go almost anywhere in your yard.  But what other lawn ornaments can be hung from almost anywhere high or low that also catches the eye of any passerby?  Wind spinners catch the sun’s rays and Mother Nature’s breeze for a delightfully soothing display.  Imagine a solar light wind spinner hanging on a hook stand above an ornamental pond or a gazing ball wind spinner displayed under your mailbox for all to see.  Wind spinners are also a beautiful scene hanging from an old tree branch or in a porch bracket.  Any entrance to a garden would welcome a glistening wind spinner as well as the entrance to the sidewalk that leads you to your front door.  Location is limitless when it comes to wind spinners as lawn ornaments.

How to Shop for Lawn Ornaments

Bird Nest Solar Lamp

It can be very overwhelming when shopping for lawn ornaments.  What do you buy and where are you going to put it?  First, before you leave your house, know of or look for a spot in your lawn and garden that is bare and in dyer need of some ornamental decoration.  What kinds of things surround the area?  Trees, pond, a deck, patio, fireplace, rocks, grass, etc.  This will help you determine what kind of lawn ornaments you are going to want to look for.  Lawn ornaments come in many forms so there is always something for every bare spot.  The most popular forms of lawn ornaments are garden statues or gnomes.  These are popular because they can go pretty much anywhere you set them and fit right in.  Stepping stones are another form of lawn ornaments that make for a great decorative path from A to B in your lawn and garden.  Other forms of lawn ornaments that people may not consider are things that can be hung from something, like a tree branch, hook stands, brackets, etc.  These lawn ornaments I am speaking of can be wind chimes, wind spinners, bird houses and bird feeders.  What a more wonderful way to decorate your outdoor space while also engaging in wild life  with bird feeders and bird houses.  Certainly wildlife in your backyard is entertaining!

Article: Lawn & Garden Decor Makeover

Decorating your lawn and garden space with lawn ornaments can be very enjoyable and rewarding.  However, it may leave beginners overwhelmed or veterans stuck with what they have.  In this article I’m going to share with you ideas you can use to spruce up that space again or start fresh with new lawn ornaments.  In using these tips you’ll have your lawn and garden space looking just the way you want it in no time.

Anything you put in your yard for decorating is considered a lawn ornament.  It doesn’t have to be store-bought or made by somebody else.  You can create your own lawn ornaments by simply checking out your own resources.  So if you think you have it all when it comes to lawn ornaments, the garden statues, stakes, planters, gnomes, flags, the cut-outs of people bent over in the garden, wind chimes, wind spinners, bird houses, feeders and baths, you name it and you are still not satisfied, try finding something lying around the house, garage, barn or other out-building.  For example, an old paint can, tire rim, large milk jug, an old pair of boots, dresser drawers, tractor parts and old farm tools would make perfect lawn ornaments.  They are just collecting dust anyway.  Use your imagination to create something of your own by painting your home-found treasure(s) and using flowers and plants to decorate around it.  I’ve seen lawn ornaments such as old claw-foot bath tubs, bed frames, toilet bowls, toilet seats and the like in a bed of flowers and plants or surrounded by other lawn ornaments.  These can be creations of your own with literally endless possibilities.  Make it a fun activity with your kids.  Let them pick out the special lawn ornament of their choice from your stash and decorate away. 

As stated above, lawn ornaments can be anything and there are many choices of lawn décor to choose from.  With that said sometimes people tend to go, and I’ll use this term lightly, overboard with lawn ornaments in their yard.  If this is you and you think maybe you have too many lawn ornaments, think again!  It’s perfectly normal, and mind I say very easy, to go overboard with all the cute lawn ornaments out there to choose from.  But if you’d like to change it up a bit try adding more plants and flowers in the mix.  This will even out the lawn ornaments versus nature (plants, flowers, grass and trees) ratio.  I’ve seen beautiful yards with tons of lawn ornaments that are beautifully intertwined with lots of plants and flowers.  What a rich way to decorate your lawn and garden space by mixing lawn ornaments with nature. 

Along with adding flowers and plants to your beautiful yard or garden full of lawn ornaments, adding the right colors will do wonders.  If you have a colorful display of lawn ornaments try adding more green plants or small trees to the area.  You can also incorporate one or two different color flowers.  This will settle the color-tone down a bit and give it an even blend of lawn ornaments verses nature.  And vice versa, if you have a garden full of cherubs or angels, try including a colorful display of flowers and plants using garden planters.  Beautiful yellow and red tulips or lilacs would bring those cherubs and angels to life. 

Go ahead and take your kids on a scavenger hunt around the house; you never know what kinds of jumble you’ll find that will make great lawn ornaments.  Your lawn and garden will be looking at its prime when you establish a good lawn ornaments verses nature assortment and determine the right colors to use.  So if your garden and lawn ornaments are screaming for a makeover give it what it needs to create the story or theme you are looking to produce. 

  

What Are Wind Spinners & Where to Use Them

If you are unsure what wind spinners are this information will be useful to you.  Wind spinners have come a long way since their origin starting from the wind mill.  They may be called many different names including: eye-catcher, pinwheel, whirligig, spinner, twirler & twister.  Some people think of wind spinners as a child’s toy made of a wheel of paper or plastic curls attached at its axle to a stick by a pin, which is designed to spin when blown upon by a person or the wind.  The wind spinners I will be discussing here are made of stainless steel and have many perks to its existence.

Now that spring is here...

Now that spring is here it wouldn't hurt to start planning for your outdoor projects.   So ask yourself, what projects do I want to accomplish this spring?  Or what kind of changes do I want to make in my outdoor space?  There are literally endless possibilities to change or add to your outdoor space.  Using lawn ornaments is a great way

Solar Light Wind Spinners - One of a kind!

Have you ever heard of solar light wind spinners?  They are truly one of a kind and I know exactly where you can get them.  Solar Light Wind Spinners are the new thing in the wind spinners family.  Imagine having several of them in the backyard along with some other solar light lawn ornaments what an oasis that would be.  You can also hang them on hook stands along a sidewalk or off the edge of your deck railing for a beautiful touch of added color and light.  Have a look through all the solar light wind spinners we have to offer and enjoy yours today!  They make a great gift too as any wind spinner will!