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Lawn Ornaments and Statues

Lawn ornaments are any objects, functional or decorative, placed on the lawn or patio with the objective of adding a Personality or exuding the outdoor scenery.

They are also used to enliven a barren spot or enhance the height and layering. In today’s age and technology, accessorizing the lawn is similar to decorating a home interior.

Relative to the theme of the lawn, the ornaments vary. A few of them are the following.

Statues

Statues such as Gnomes, cherubs, Animals , miniature objects, and easily recognizable icons are among the famous examples. These creatures come in different sizes and height with varied style and appearance.

Works of sculpture are perfect for artists or art enthusiasts.

And so is a lawn jockey or Jocko, a diminutive statuette of an attendant of a black horse. The attendant is dressed in a slave’s clothing.

Many say that groomsmen, its other moniker originated in the Southern region of the United States. However, since the civil rights movement, rarely is the Jocko ever seen in a lawn.

It has since become highly sought-after. A subsequent statue called the “Cavalier” depicted a white man figure.

Pillars

For homeowners who prefer classic surroundings or landscapes may find PILLAR to be versatile. These too have a wide range of choices in height and styles. Some can hold potted plants on top.

Water Fountains

Water Fountains are among the favorite lawn ornaments. To some civilizations, they signify eternity and prosperity. Fountains use several types of materials and designs.

Some have single tier, while others have double or triple. A few uses solar energy and many rely on electricity.

There are also fountains which are the centerpiece of a larger body of water, the pond, where fish and lilies thrive.

It can also become wishing well for visitors.

Besides these, bird baths and bird feeder also make an attractive ornament.

To mirror coastal areas, there are lighthouses built exclusively for ornaments.

Experts in gardening advise that in selecting the lawn ornaments, it is important to layer in order. Thus, if most plants are of identical height, adding ornaments of varying height will add texture or visual interest to that area.

Barren spots may be filled with potted flowers should climate-friendly plants prove futile.

One thing to remember is not to overdo ornamenting the lawn. For definite, it would overwhelm the lawn and render a cluttered look.

Coordination the lawn ornaments with existing elements will prove beneficial.

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