Outdoor Decor

Garden decor sits through summer sun, spring storms and winter cold, and each material wears out in its own way. Statues, wind spinners, planter stakes and solar lights need different checks before they go outside.

• Metal: powder-coated or stainless finishes resist rust longer than painted steel.
• Resin: check for UV-resistant wording, since bright colors fade in direct sun.
• Solar lights: panels need several hours of direct sun to glow through the evening.

Anchor light pieces against wind and bring resin and ceramic items inside before a hard freeze.