Garden gnomes — those cute figurines often used to decorate the back yard — are a fairly common sight in the American suburbs. But when you take a minute to really think about gnomes, their ...

As popular lawn decorations, garden gnomes are deeply ingrained in our present-day culture and widely understood. These ornaments may feature prominently or subtlety, in yards big and small, all ...

I know, I know. There’s no accounting for taste. But as Clairee Belcher said in the “Steel Magnolias” play, “The only thing that separates us from animals is our ability to accessorize.” Apologies to ...

KIRTLAND, Ohio -- Gnomes are popular garden fixtures, but the gnomes in most gardens aren't nearly as creative, or large, as the gnomes that will decorate the grounds at Holden Arboretum through the ...

It's the ultimate in low-maintenance landscaping: a tree that blooms all year long, needs no water or pruning and never dies. Sales of man-made "bottle trees" are flourishing among homeowners wanting ...