Frog Garden Statues Are Popular Garden Sentinels

Frog Garden Statues Make Solid Sentinals.

When looking for a new garden statue, frogs might not be the first subject you think of but they are very popular. I have been walking around my neighborhood and often find them settled into the front gardens I pass. One house has four of them presiding over their front flowerbed. My grandson was the first to notice them. Being two years old put him closer to their level and he always points them out when he sees them. I think he likes it that they never move and are kind of landmarks on our walks.

I live in a community of about 100 homes that were built in the 1970′s. They are old enough to need remodeling them and people have a lot of pride in their new looks. Many of their frogs have been around awhile but they don’t get replaced. Instead, I am seeing some contemporary versions joining them as well. One of my neighbors just hung a swinging frog in her tree. I guess that gives new meaning to “tree frog”.

There’s something earthy about frog garden statues. They sit there squatting in place, solid and unperturbed. The funny thing is, that this is one statue that it doesn’t seem to matter what finish it has. Bronze, concrete or painted psychedelic, all make an impact. Many people choose angels or cherubs when they want to portray peace but these frogs exude it where ever they sit. Unlike their real counterparts, cold, stormy weather doesn’t make them hide. They are always on post like  short, bowlegged sentinels.

Would I put one in my own garden? If you asked me that question before, I don’t know what I would have said but today I was working in the yard and came across a little blue toad left by the previous owner. I smiled when I saw it because as small as it was, it seemed to be claiming it’s ground. You know what? I’m glad it’s there.

Check out the frogs at the Garden Statue Shop.  Your prince might be waiting.  :0)