🏛️ About Our Decorative Garden Columns
Gardenornaments.com have been selling garden ornaments online since 2012, offering a curated selection of architectural structures designed to transform your outdoor space. Our collection of Decorative Garden Columns provides the essential "stage" for your garden features, allowing you to create immediate height and focal points in borders, on patios, or at the end of pathways.
This range features robust Stone Plinths and Stone Pedestals crafted to support significant weight, making them ideal for our heavier Stone Garden Statues. Whether you need a Heavy Duty Statue Base for a classical figure or a contemporary Corten Steel Garden Pillar to add a rustic, industrial touch, these pieces are built to withstand the UK climate. All our Outdoor Garden Columns are frost-proof and come with Free Home UK Delivery, ensuring your new architectural features arrive safely at your door.
Choosing Your Material & Style 🎨
Selecting the right pedestal involves balancing aesthetics with practical durability. We offer options ranging from an accessible £45 up to premium designs at £220.
🪨 1. Cast Stone (Classical & Heavy Duty)
Our Stone Plinths for Statues are made from high-quality cast stone. These are heavy, stable, and designed to weather naturally, developing a beautiful patina over time that matches traditional Stone Bird Baths. They are the superior choice for formal gardens or when stability is the primary concern for heavy items.
🏭 2. Corten Steel (Modern & Architectural)
For a contemporary look, browse our Rusted Steel Garden Columns. These arrive in a raw steel state and weather to a protective, striking orange-brown rust finish. They are lighter than stone but incredibly durable, perfect for modern design schemes or pairing with ornamental grasses.
📏 Sizing Guide: The 10-20% Rule
A common error is choosing a base that is the exact same width as the object it holds. For the best visual balance and stability, we recommend a plinth top surface that is 10-20% wider than the base of your ornament. For example, if your statue base is 20cm wide, look for a pedestal top of at least 22-24cm. For more advice on placement, read our guide on How to Position Stone Garden Ornaments.
🛠️ Installation & Care
Creating a Stable Foundation
Do not place a heavy column directly onto soft soil or grass, as it may sink unevenly over time.
- Hard Surfaces: Place directly on patios or paving.
- Soft Ground: Dig a small square and lay a paving slab or create a gravel foundation to ensure a level base.
- Adhesion: For security, especially in windy areas, use a clear exterior adhesive (like CT1) to bond the statue to the plinth.
Maintenance
Our stone products are frost-proof, but proper care ensures they last for decades. Avoid using pressure washers on aged stone as it can damage the surface detail. For specific cleaning tips, see our guide on How to Care for Stone Ornaments.
Looking for inspiration? Check out our Top 10 Stone Garden Ornament Ideas for 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about Decorative Garden Columns
In garden design, Stone Plinths are typically lower and wider, designed as a Heavy Duty Statue Base to support weight. Stone Pedestals are usually taller and slimmer, intended to raise lighter objects like busts or sundials to eye level.
Yes. To prevent sinking or leaning, always place your Outdoor Garden Columns on a firm, level surface. A paving slab, concrete pad, or compacted gravel base is essential for stability, particularly for heavy stone items on grass.
Gravity often holds heavy items in place, but for safety, apply a bead of exterior-grade construction adhesive (such as CT1 or Stixall) between the statue base and the plinth top. This prevents accidental tipping from wind or animals.
Yes. Our Frost Proof Garden Plinths and Rusted Steel Garden Columns are designed for the UK climate. They can remain outdoors year-round without cracking or degrading, provided they are not sitting in waterlogged ground.
Measure the base of your statue. Choose a plinth with a top surface area that is at least 2-5cm wider than your statue's base on all sides. This ensures visual balance and reduces the risk of the item being knocked off.
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