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Sunflower Decorative Stepping StonesCast using special frost-proof durable stone material, these decorative stepping stones will provide years of pleasure in your home, garden, or office setting. A special antique finish brings out the individual personality.

Nichols Bros. Stoneworks, Ltd is one of the leading manufacturers in the country of Cast Stone Garden and Architectural Ornament decorative stepping stones and garden stepping stones. Rain Shadow Gardens is a proud supplier of Stoneworks and their decorative stepping stones.

Our decorative stepping stones have proven to be a durable, attractive and high quality alternative to other materials (such as terra-cotta, plastic, clay, fiberglass or concrete).

The nature of our stone has a number of advantages. It has the appearance of carved stone at a fraction of the cost, and it ages much like natural stone-developing a rich patina quite rapidly. Our most recent mix design improvements and curing methods have given our stone greatly increased strength, weather tolerance and resistance to abrasion.

Cedar Patio Furniture by All Things CedarCedar Patio Furniture is a gorgeous addition to any yard or landscape. Quarter round sectional design allows for additional pieces to be added to make a semi-circle or full 360 degree circle design with a 6.5 foot radius. Great for fireside sitting.

60″ wide, 15″ deep, 17″ high, 20 pounds

Most orders are shipped within 3 business days from the manufacturer in Canada. Please, allow an extra week to clear customs.

  • Clear Western Red Cedar
  • Finely sanded finish
  • Fully routed edges
  • Zinc plated hardware
  • Handcrafted for snug-fitting parts
  • Fully illustrated instructions
  • Pre-drilled holes
  • Quality Guaranteed!

Western Red Cedar is renowned world-wide for its unique weather-resistant properties:

  • IT DOSENT WARP
    Cedar is a lightweight and dimensionally stable wood that lies flat and stays straight. Which means it resists the natural tendency to crack and check, as you might find in many other wood species.
  • IT STAYS COOL
    Western Red Cedar has an incredible thermal co-efficient, meaning even on hot days, it is cool to sit in.
  • Its bacterial and fungal resistance coupled with the fact that Cedar is 80% the strength of Oak, makes it the most desirable wood to use for building Outdoor furniture.
  • IT WON’T ROT
    Western Red Cedar fibers contain oils that act as natural preservatives to help the wood resist rot and decay making it excellent furniture material for moist or humid climates. These properties also make Cedar a very popular material for hot tub and sauna areas.
  • Western Red Cedar has been used for generations for roofing and shingles, fences, fence posts, planking for small boat hulls and, of course, for outdoor furniture. A Western Red Cedar fence post will last up to 16 years in the ground. We have found that left out year round, untreated and uncovered in Canada’s rugged winters, the furniture will last a minimum of 8 to 10 years. Furniture that is brought inside or covered for the winter will last twice that long.
  • IT SMELLS GREAT
    Naturally occurring organic compounds called (thujaplicins) give off that richly distinct cedar aroma that smells so good to humans but makes the wood highly unattractive to insects, moths and other pests. This is why Cedar is a choice material for closet liners and blanket storage chests.

Bird Pond in a BoxClear Pond’s Complete In-Ground Backyard Bird Pond in a Box

This kit offers the durability of a plastic preformed pond with the ease of handling of a liner. It comes complete with everything you need to start your pond, except the rocks, water, and plants!

  • Includes a preformed plastic pond that stores in a box
  • Fish-safe, energy-efficient 270 gph pump to aerate water and keep fish and plants healthy
  • Clog-resistant, adjustable fountainheads
  • Water treatment and conditioner included
  • Complete instructions for assemblyTwo sizes/shapes:
  • The Butterfly: 50″ x 42″ x 21″ deep
  • The Delta: 67″ x 48″ x 18″ deep
  • Oak Adirondack ChairThis Oak Adirondack Chair is manufactured from Chinese Oak which has been kiln dried to less than 1% — virtually no warping or cupping. Stained with a light oil for additional weatherproofing from the elements and gives a uniform appearance to the wood. Mortise and tenon joinery using Swedish exterior grade Casco Nobel glue. Solid brass fittings with high quality fasteners gives superior holding strength.

    Some assembly required.

    Chinese Oak wood is dense finer grained hardwood about 5% harder than Red Oak. The heartwood is light brown and some boards have a lighter pinkish tint to them. Chinese Oak is a more durable material than Red Oak and is ideal for outdoor furniture. The tannic acid in the wood protect it from fungi and insect attack.

    21″ wide, 14″ deep, x 39″ high

    Wood Picnic TablesStylish and practical! Wood Picnic Tables for any outdoor activity. This six foot table set features heavy duty 2×6 pedestal construction, eased corners, and comes with two detached benches for easy storage.

    Unassembled.

    69″ wide, 33″ deep, 29″ high, 45 pounds

    Most orders are shipped within 3 business days from the manufacturer in Canada. Please, allow an extra week to clear customs.

    • 2 12″x48″x18″ oversized benches
    • Clear Western Red Cedar
    • Finely sanded finish
    • Fully routed edges
    • Zinc plated hardware
    • Handcrafted for snug-fitting parts
    • Fully illustrated instructions
    • Pre-drilled holes
    • Quality Guaranteed!

    Our Western Red Cedar products are made in Lethbridge Alberta Canada using Grade A Clear Western Red Cedar. All furniture is surface sanded to a fine smooth finish and is available in knock-down or unassembled unfinished kits.

    Koi Pond Stone Bird BathsReflecting stone bird baths that birds love to visit. Very simple bowl with a koi swimming through.

    16″ Diameter Bath and 12.25″ Diameter Base.
    Weighs 15 pounds.

    Cast using special frost-proof durable stone material that will provide years of pleasure in your home, garden, or office setting. A special antique finish brings out the individual personality.

    Bird Pond Kits

    Natural and effective ground level birdbath pond kits. Free form bird ponds are the most natural and effective birdbaths, because in nature water is found at ground level. The attractiveness of the bird pond is enhanced with a three tier plastic cascade to create easily visible movements in the water.

    This kit contains a 4′ x 5′ PVC liner which makes a 3 1/2′ x 4 1/2′ pond, ABS Three Tier Cascade (43.25″ X 14″ x 7″), 5 feed black tubing, and an energy efficient 100 gallon pump. It can be set up in approximately 2 hours. Complete instructions included.

    Landscape to your heart’s desire.

    Weighs 10 pounds.

    The goal at Winged Aquatics is to provide products, which offer water movement and sanctuary to a wide variety of songbirds and to other wildlife. Moving water is the purest and most attractive source of water to birds, which is why our baths and ponds come with a pump, dripper, mister, or a combination of the three. Over 180 species of birds have been observed using our drippers, misters, and bird ponds.

    Cedar Planter BoxesWindow planter boxes have become an economical way to beautify many patios, verandas and windowsills. There is no match for an attractively arranged, Western Red Cedar window box. Wherever placed our cedar planters are an excellent addition to any ranch, backyard, front yard, cottage, or apartment balcony.

    33″ x 10″, 11″ high, 10 pounds

    Most orders are shipped within 3 business days from the manufacturer in Canada. Please, allow an extra week to clear customs.

    • Clear Western Red Cedar
    • Finely sanded finish
    • Fully routed edges
    • Zinc plated hardware
    • Handcrafted for snug-fitting parts
    • Fully illustrated instructions
    • Pre-drilled holes
    • Quality Guaranteed!

    Western Red Cedar is renowned world-wide for its unique weather-resistant properties:

    • IT DOSENT WARP
      Cedar is a lightweight and dimensionally stable wood that lies flat and stays straight. Which means it resists the natural tendency to crack and check, as you might find in many other wood species.
    • IT STAYS COOL
      Western Red Cedar has an incredible thermal co-efficient, meaning even on hot days, it is cool to sit in.
    • Its bacterial and fungal resistance coupled with the fact that Cedar is 80% the strength of Oak, makes it the most desirable wood to use for building Outdoor furniture.
    • IT WON’T ROT
      Western Red Cedar fibers contain oils that act as natural preservatives to help the wood resist rot and decay making it excellent furniture material for moist or humid climates. These properties also make Cedar a very popular material for hot tub and sauna areas.
    • Western Red Cedar has been used for generations for roofing and shingles, fences, fence posts, planking for small boat hulls and, of course, for outdoor furniture. A Western Red Cedar fence post will last up to 16 years in the ground. We have found that left out year round, untreated and uncovered in Canada’s rugged winters, the furniture will last a minimum of 8 to 10 years. Furniture that is brought inside or covered for the winter will last twice that long.
    • IT SMELLS GREAT
      Naturally occurring organic compounds called (thujaplicins) give off that richly distinct cedar aroma that smells so good to humans but makes the wood highly unattractive to insects, moths and other pests. This is why Cedar is a choice material for closet liners and blanket storage chests.

    Double Round Outdoor Water Fountains

    Original, beautiful and whimsical Garden Fountains. All outdoor water fountains are handmade in California. The movement and sound of the recirculating water in these fountains are wonderful. Each fountain is self contained with it’s own recirculating pump.

    No guarantees on “patina” colors. You can spray with clear, matte finish to help preserve colors. Metal may turn rusty. Flowers and greenery may vary. Measurements are approximate.

    Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery, and up to 6 weeks in the spring.

    27″ tall
    Antiqued Patina Blue
    106 gallons per hour pump
    Pump has a 6′ electric cord

    Wash Board Garden Water Fountains

    Original, beautiful and whimsical Garden Water Fountains. Each garden fountain is handmade in California. The movement and sound of the recirculating water in these fountains are wonderful. Each fountain is self contained with it’s own recirculating pump.

    No guarantees on “patina” colors. You can spray with clear, matte finish to help preserve colors. Metal may turn rusty. Flowers and greenery may vary. Measurements are approximate.

    Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery, and up to 6 weeks in the spring.

    47″ tall; washboard is 12.5″ wide; basin is 20″ in diameter
    Patina Blue
    106 gallons per hour pump
    Pump has a 6′ electric cord