A garden statue is a lovely addition to your garden and can be a very interesting focal point for your garden. Depending on the landscaping of your garden, you can choose a statue that comes in any size. Likewise, garden statues are available in a number of different materials that can be cut and carved and molded to your liking. A garden statue should always compliment the landscape and should never overwhelm the garden and other outdoor accessories that you are using to compliment your home. Learning how to properly maintain your garden statue and promote its brilliance will ensure that you garden statues remain a high quality focus point on your property for years to come.
Outdoor garden statues are beautiful additions to a landscape, but knowing how to maintain your statue is very important. For those that have topiary statues the task may be a bit simpler than those made from other materials. A topiary statue is made from a plant that is shaped into a figure using shears. This type of statue needs maintenance in the form of regularly scheduled trimming and parings to ensure that the statue maintains its shape. In addition, topiary garden statues will also require the traditional plant management such as proper watering and fertilizer treatments to endure growth. Topiary statues are very preferred because there is less concern about cracking a superficial wear and tear that other types of statues encounter. Statues made from other types of materials also have their own for specific maintenance needs in order to ensure the longevity of the statue. Marble statues are very beautiful, but need specific forms of maintenance to ensure their longevity. Marble statues are very prone to discoloration when exposed for long periods of time to the elements such as the sun and rain. During inclement weather it may be best to cover your marble statues with plastic covers to prevent moisture damage, particularly at the base of the statue which can result in breaks and cracks in the foundation. It is also recommended that marble statues have a professional resurfacing when necessary to ensure that the brilliance of the statue is preserved. A bronze garden statue maybe a good choice for those who are “maintenance lazy” and don’t want to be overly concerned with the condition of their garden statues all the time. Bronze garden statues are made of the metal bronze and tend to withstand the elements much better than other materials. These types of statues avoid erosion and are more likely to turn a greenish or brownish color as they are aged by the elements.
Choosing your outdoor garden statue requires a complete assessment of the amount of work you are willing to invest in maintenance and upkeep. All statues should be placed on grounds that are both level to ensure the stability of the statue and capable of being irrigated. Irrigation keeps water from pooling around the statue which can cause deterioration to the statue’s materials. Prolonged water damage can result in significant damage which could include the collapse of the statue. Taking the time to select a statue that compliments your landscape and meets your maintenance needs will ensure that you are able to enjoy your garden statue for many years to come.