Will you puke if you see another pink flamingo?  Are you gnashing your teeth over the glut of garden gnomes?  Tired of gaping and gawking at the gazing ball?  Wish you could wish your wishing well away?  Yay!  Cause there are so many more fun things that you can use to add whimsy and fun to your lawn than gangly birds, deranged dwarves and boring old orbs.  And unless someone in your neighborhood is pitching in silver dollars, there’s really no need to keep that washed-out wishing well, is there?

Lawn ornamentation shouldn’t be dull or kitschy.  You want something that adds pizzazz, stirs up excitement or controversy or just plain old conversation.  The choices are amazing, ranging from replicas of Roman, Greek and Italian statues to fantasy figures including fairies, gargoyles, mermaids and unicorns.

Whirligigs and wind-wheels don’t belong just on the miniature golf course.   They’re a folk art favorite that’s been around for nearly two centuries.  Do they have a practical use?  Some say they can portend the coming of a storm.  Others say they keep moles and crows away.  Whatever.  They’re just plain fun to watch.

Your yard is nothing more than a great big canvass on which to show off your artistic side.  Be bold.  Be brave.  Be fun!