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Here you can find many upscale lawn and garden decor items to make your garden a showplace, and rival any of the famous French Quarter courtyards in New Orleans (like mine, see story below). 

Just one focal piece can make even a patio garden the envy of all your neighbors and relatives. 

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This is my story, and how this site began:

My love affair with

Outdoor Garden Decor Water Fountains...

...began in the deep, deep South many years ago when I was introduced to my first statuary water fountain in New Orleans, Louisiana.

I had just graduated from college and moved to "the Big Easy" where I'd accepted my first job. The new job was located in downtown New Orleans, so I rented an apartment in the historic French Quarter and was able to walk the few blocks to where I worked.

With all the hubbub around leaving home, moving all the way across the state, and not only starting a new job, but it was that all important "first job," I paid little attention to the outdoor garden wall fountain located in my new apartment's courtyard.

Courtyard gardens in New Orleans are quite popular and prevalent, I came to learn as I settled into my new surroundings, and fountains are a natural for them, especially.....   read the rest of my story here

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Fabulous gardens aren't only about garden decor and focal points, they also focus on great landscape design and wonderful flowers and plants.  So for fresh ideas, how-to's, and landscaping and gardening tips be sure to look through our directory for more helpful gardening articles like.....

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If you want just the perfect garden accent, we have it.