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Bring the Garden Characters Indoors: A Winter Styling Reset
Short answer: Bring garden ornaments indoors for winter when their product page says to, usually during hard frost or extreme weather. Brush off dirt, let them dry, and stand them on felt pads or a mat so they do not mark the furniture. A windowsill, hearth or sturdy shelf suits a small stone character well.
Looking for the pieces themselves? See our unusual garden ornaments.
Which ornaments should come inside?
Follow each product page. Of ours, the honey bear and corgi come in during hard frost, the crocodile during extreme weather, and the capybara is best kept indoors or in a sheltered spot away from frost.
How do you prepare them?
- Brush off soil and leaves with a soft brush.
- Wipe with a damp cloth and let them dry fully.
- Put felt pads or a mat underneath to protect the surface.
Where do they look good indoors?
A windowsill facing the garden, beside the fireplace, or on a sturdy bookshelf. Check the shelf can take the weight: our owl and wizard frog each weigh about 2 kg.
When do they go back out?
Once hard frosts are over. Choose the same sheltered spot as before.
Questions
Should garden ornaments come inside for winter?
Some should; follow each product page. Several of ours come in during hard frost.
How do you clean an ornament before bringing it in?
Brush off soil, wipe with a damp cloth and let it dry.
Can garden ornaments be used indoors?
Yes. Ours suit a windowsill, hearth or sturdy shelf.