{"id":17034,"date":"2020-12-16T10:41:44","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T15:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greatbiggreenhouse.com\/?p=17034"},"modified":"2020-12-16T10:41:44","modified_gmt":"2020-12-16T15:41:44","slug":"winter-care-of-concrete-fountains-and-statuary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog\/winter-care-of-concrete-fountains-and-statuary\/","title":{"rendered":"DOUG’S BLOG – Winter Care of Concrete Fountains and Statuary"},"content":{"rendered":"

THESE CONCRETE ITEMS NEED OUR ATTENTION THIS TIME OF YEAR<\/h3>\n

Adding structure, such as fountains and statuary, is a very popular trend in landscape design. Last Monday we had our true first taste of cold wintry weather when our high was only in the \u201930s and we \u201cofficially\u201d had one inch of snow.<\/p>\n

Now that December is here and winter here in a week, it is time to take care of our outdoor garden accents. The reason giving them attention this time of year is because extreme and rapid changes in temperature and humidity may adversely affect concrete items, as concrete has a tendency to expand and contract with these changes. The ideal solution is to store your fountains or statuary away from direct exposure to the elements.<\/p>\n

HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO HELP YOUR CONCRETE PIECES SURVIVE THE WINTER<\/h3>\n