Sand-cast garden ornaments are a great addition to any home and garden. Whether your sand-cast garden ornament is a gnome, bird bath, wall ornament or stepping stone, dove, lion statue, planter or garden pedestal, the exciting options for decorations are endless. There are a lot of places to purchase sand-cast garden ornaments if you are a collector or just want one for decoration purposes.
Types
There are a lot of different types of sand-cast garden ornaments. Common ornaments are birdbaths, gnomes, planters and stepping stones. However, if you are perhaps looking for more unique options, you can find things such as lion statues, meditating Japanese Buddha statues, Solar Pagoda lights, Mark Twain busts and grape table garden urns.
Considerations
Sand-cast garden ornaments can range greatly in price. Generally, whether you're looking for a cheaper garden ornament or a pricier one, you'll be able to find it. There are items as diverse as Indian sand-cast cat ornaments for a few dollars to a Madonna and Chill wall hanging statue that can cost well over a thousand dollars.
Potential
If you would like to make your own sand-cast garden ornament, that's possible--and not that difficult. You'll need a hose, some concrete mix, a few misting bottles, shovels, mason's sand, wheelbarrows and scrap wood. It involves patience and a little time, but with some attention to detail you can create a beautiful ornament whether it's a wall coping or stepping stone.
Theories/Speculation
There are many excellent online retailers that sell diverse, vast collections of sand-cast garden ornaments. Some notable places to check out include Longshadow Planters, American Meadows, The Brass Gallery and Aspen Country. You should also check out the auction website eBay. Lowe's stocks a good array of sand-cast garden ornaments.
Prevention/Solution
Sand-cast garden ornaments are a lovely touch for gardens. The ornaments are non-committal and easily removed should you move out or decide to sell your home. In that case, you can pack up your treasured garden ornaments, whether they're gnomes or flower pedestals, and show them off in your new residence.
