Garden Statues

Concrete sculptures are popular outdoor decorations. They can be found online, at home stores and at local nurseries. Purchased sculptures can be expensive or the wrong size for your needs, but if...

Concrete garden statues add a sense of grandeur and elegance to any garden, but with age and wear can easily become cracked and unattractive. Cracks in your statues will also hasten their decline,...

Concrete is a mixture of clay, lime, sand gravel and water. Some concrete contains small amounts of metal and is referred to as reinforced concrete. The idea of adding metal to the concrete was...

Lawn ornaments are very popular, as you might note while driving around any neighborhood with gardens. They accent landscaping and highlight a homeowner's individual taste. For something really...

Even the smallest of fountains can weigh hundreds of pounds. Add in the weight of water and you'll find that a fountain requires a solid cement base to provide a strong stable foundation. Creating...

A bird bath can add serenity, beauty and character to your back yard. When it's busy, it's a source of joy, and even when it's not, it's a handsome statue. Time and the elements can cause cracks,...

In landscaping, garden statues create a focal point while also saying something about the owner of the garden. A garden statue that resembles a moat monster says something very different from a...

There's nothing more satisfying when working in your garden or lawn than seeing your own garden projects come to life. These days you can make everything from your own paving stones to cast leaves...

A flag pole, whether it flies a small design or a large U.S. flag, can provide a center to a garden. Installing the garden flag pole depends on the size of the flag and how easy it needs to be to...

You will be learning how to make a stepping/garden stone from start to finish. This is a quick and easy way to do something artistic for your yard and can be used as a decoration or can be part of...

Using leaves and concrete to make a birdbath will give any garden a homemade touch. It's a good project for a beginner and a great way to attract birds and wildlife to your garden. Mixing Portland...

Obelisks are a classical architectural motif popularized in ancient Egypt and have been used as decorative objects in homes, gardens and landscapes for many centuries. Obelisks are tall, slim,...

If you want birds to enjoy your lawn, you need to provide them with food and water. Food is the easy part--many feed or hardware stores carry a large supply of bird feeders and bird food. But...

Decorative garden concrete adds accent and focal points to the landscape. Statues, benches, bird baths, concrete walkways and edging and more add focal points that draw the eye into the garden and...

Concrete statues are resilient to weather conditions while providing the finishing touches to make any garden or outdoor area. Staining a concrete statuary will help preserve it from the harsh...

To Make Your Own Decorative Garden Mushroom All you need is a few bucks, the strength to lift the bag of concrete and about 1 hour of free time.

There's no better way to admire sparrows, robins and jays than watching them frolic around in a water-filled birdbath, right in the middle of your backyard. Birdbaths are beautiful garden...

People have been proudly displaying flags for thousands of years. Persians displayed their flag proudly all the way back in 550 B.C. A flagpole is the typical way that most people display their...

Concrete statues are usually displayed outdoors, in the garden or on the patio. Creating your own concrete statues can be challenging, but it's a fun and rewarding hobby. When you create a statue...