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Male Lion Stone Garden StatuesKing of the forest — Male Lion Stone Garden Statues

Nichols Bros Stoneworks, Ltd. has been manufacturing Garden Statuary since 1990 after years of importing from many of the leading cast garden ornament manufacturers in Great Britain.

This statue is cast using a proprietary concrete mix. Nichols Bros. Stoneworks mix design allows our craftsmen to achieve a very high degree of detail and yet unlike many of our competitors, is able to withstand freezing without damage. This will provide the end user with years of enjoyment. Although our products are weatherproof, many of our pieces are used indoors in homes or offices.

Each piece is hand finished in one of five permanent stain colors. These finishes will not fade or wash away.

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.

Usually leaves warehouse within 5 business days.

Fox Stone Garden SculptureNichols Bros Stoneworks, Ltd. has been manufacturing Stone Garden Sculpture since 1990 after years of importing from many of the leading cast garden ornament manufacturers in Great Britain.

This statue is cast using a proprietary concrete mix. Nichols Bros. Stoneworks mix design allows our craftsmen to achieve a very high degree of detail and yet unlike many of our competitors, is able to withstand freezing without damage. This will provide the end user with years of enjoyment. Although our products are weatherproof, many of our pieces are used indoors in homes or offices.

Each piece is hand finished in one of five permanent stain colors. These finishes will not fade or wash away.

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.

Koi Pond Stone Bird BathsA reflecting pond 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.

Our English Sandstone Accent Stone Bird Baths Garden Collection is manufactured using a technique called Dry-Casting. This method has been around for centuries and has proven itself 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 bird bath statues 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 stone bird bath design improvements and curing methods have given our stone greatly increased strength, weather tolerance and resistance to abrasion.

September 15, 2008

Cute Cat Planter Boxes

Stone Planter BoxesWhat cute Cat Planter Boxes

Nichols Bros Stoneworks, Ltd. has been manufacturing Garden Statuary since 1990 after years of importing from many of the leading cast garden ornament manufacturers in Great Britain.

This statue is cast using a proprietary concrete mix. Nichols Bros. Stoneworks mix design allows our craftsmen to achieve a very high degree of detail and yet unlike many of our competitors, is able to withstand freezing without damage. This will provide the end user with years of enjoyment. Although our products are weatherproof, many of our pieces are used indoors in homes or offices.

Each piece is hand finished in one of five permanent stain colors. These finishes will not fade or wash away.

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.

Usually leaves warehouse within 5 business days.

Oak Patio Furniture

This patio furniture 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.

Fully assembled.

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.

19″ diameter x 20″ high

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

Outdoor Water Fountains

Original, beautiful and whimsical Outdoor 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.

36″ tall, 18″ wide
Barn Wood Stain fence with Patina Blue Bucket
106 gallons per hour pump
Pump has a 6′ electric cord

Metal Garden WagonMetal garden wagon with plywood deck designed by a Mennonite community manufacturer located in rural Ontario.

This wagon is shipped directly from the manufacturer in Canada. Please, allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.

Assembly required.

Features:

  • Sturdy plywood deck and metal frame
  • Large pneumatic tires
  • Anti-tip auto steering
  • Green powder coated finish
  • Long easy-grip handle
  • Ships Unassembled

Specifications:

  • 4″ wide x 10″ diameter Pneumatic Tires
  • 24″ x 48″ metal powder coated frame
  • Weight: 72 pounds
  • 1000 pound capacity

Metal Garden WagonMetal garden wagon with cedar side racks designed by a Mennonite community manufacturer located in rural Ontario.

This wagon is shipped directly from the manufacturer in Canada. Please, allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.

Assembly required.

Features:

  • Sturdy metal deck
  • Large pneumatic tires
  • Anti-tip auto steering
  • 2 rail cedar side racks
  • Green powder coated finish
  • Long easy-grip handle
  • Ships Unassembled

Specifications:

  • 4″ wide x 10″ diameter Pneumatic Tires
  • 24″ x 38″ metal powder coated deck
  • Weight: 60 pounds
  • 1000 pound capacity

August 29, 2008

What About A Trellis?

Author: GardenOfWeedin
garden trellis

A trellis is a framework designed to support a climbing plant or plants such as ivy, grapevines, or sweet peas.  A trellis attached to a roof or building exterior can also be called an arbor or pergola.  Different types of trellises are available for an assortment of appropriate plants and locations.

A metal trellis may not be the best choice to accommodate a vining plant.  The sun can make the metal structure hot enough to stunt the growth of certain plants.  A garden trellis constructed of wood may be more beneficial for plants that are incapable of resisting cold, such as beans, sweet peas, and morning glory.

August 29, 2008

The History of the Adirondack Chair

Author: GardenOfWeedin
Adirondack chair

The Adirondack chair is a type of chair that you usually see outdoors.  The prototype for the current Adirondack chair was designed in 1903 by Thomas Lee, who was vacationing in New York with his family and tested the first designs on them.  The original chair was made with eleven pieces of wood cut from a single board with a straight back and seat set at a slant to sit better on the steep mountain inclines of the Westport, New York area where the Lees were vacationing.  The design also included wide armrests which have remained as one of the hallmarks of the Adirondack-style chair.

The Adirondack chair of today has evolved to feature a round back and contoured seat.  The Adirondack design has also been used to make other kinds of furniture, such as gliders and love seats.   Adirondack chairs are becoming increasingly common as outdoor cafe seating because their flat armrests are capable of serving as trays for food and beverages, providing individual seating for diners, but eliminating the need for tables.