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Throughout history, urns and planters - together with statuary have been the most important free-standing garden ornaments. Utilized correctly, they can be used most effectively to define the spaces in any garden, they provide the means to extend the planting area to patios, courtyards, and other paved areas, they can be used extremely effectively in large, small or formal gardens, in fact, no other type of ornament has so successfully combined the practical role with a decorative one. Designs and sizes are available to suit all types of garden, in enhancing the visual appeal.

Statuary provides a harmony of form; materials and design, stimulating the visual senses, whilst retaining an intimacy with natural surroundings. It is the most permanent of all the arts and the endless ageing process gradually adds a sense of distinction and timelessness to a piece. Placed in a prominent position it can control a space - It can create the unexpected- It can also create feelings of disquiet; yet above all else, it tells in expressive form the relationship between the earth and man. The choice is endless: literary or classical, mythological or historical - all have their place.

The Introduction of Furniture and Ornament into a garden can create a unique characteristic and mood. Discriminately placed furniture has a practical function as well as providing a place for sanctuary and quiet refuge. Sundials, Obelisks, and Pedestals are timeless endearing features providing inquisitiveness, interest. The Garden Gate has an extensive range of ornaments to designed to appeal to your imagination.

There is no happier "marriage" in any garden that of water and architecture or sculpture, for together they provide both visual impact and aesthetic achievement. A well designed and carefully situated water feature will enhance the tiniest of gardens, creating different moods - tranquil and relaxing with still ponds and formal pools, alive and vibrant with sparkling fountains or rushing cascades.

Planters bring a grand and harmonious effect to any garden, whether singly or in groups, and can be used to complement terrace walls, balustrades, or gate piers. Designs and sizes are available to suit all types of garden, whether to accommodate trees, shrubs or flowers and their inclusion in any garden scheme both softens and enhances the visual appeal.

Whether the garden is landscaped in the grand manner or designed as a small outdoor extension to a town house - whether the desired effect is dramatic or tranquil - decorative ornaments play a vital part in completing the setting. Ornaments in this section create bold focal points of great attraction and - like the entire range - they provide a perfect contrast to plants, shrubs, trees, and lawns.

The Garden Gate would like to introduce to you our collection of hand-turned ceramic urns exclusively imported France. These urns, glazed with porcelain enamels in the vibrant hues typical to their region of origin, continue a centuries-old craft. We offer our urns in six styles, five colors, and two finishes: enamel and antique. They will be a beautiful accent to your home or garden!

The Garden Gate announces the arrival of our latest shipment of garden antiques and reproductions from England and France including: *Antique pots, doches, bell jars *Architectural salvage, iron hoppers *French garden benches & tables *Stone troughs, staddle stones & stone balls *Lead pumps, marble urns, Grecian oil jars *Wire furniture, birdcages, copper pots...

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The Garden Gate has received shipment of urns from France. These urns have a very distinct look to them and come in a variety of size, color, and style.

The Garden Gate has received a shipment of antiques that include but are not limited to: antique pots, doches, bell jars, ar, Architectural salvage, iron hoppers, French garden benches & tables, Stone troughs, staddle stones & stone balls, Lead pumps, marble urns, Grecian oil jars, Wire furniture, birdcages, copper pots..