| Many people buy religious garden statues to | | | | sculpture to have. The bigger the statue the |
| express their faith or worldview. Of all the | | | | bigger the impact. |
| religious figures available, St. Francis is among the | | | | If you have a very formal garden then a large St. |
| most popular. St. Francis of Assisi - the real man - | | | | Francis fountain is a good choice. This can easily |
| lived from 1182 to 1226 and is the patron saint of | | | | become the main focal point in any garden. For a |
| animals in the Catholic Church. This makes him a | | | | large cottage garden, a St. Francis garden statue |
| perfect compliment to your garden. | | | | holding a bowl that contains birdseed can be the |
| A St. Francis garden statue is usually portrayed | | | | perfect touch in creating a sanctuary for animals. |
| with either a group of animals surrounding him | | | | For a smaller garden you will want to stick with |
| (and birds perched on his shoulders) or holding a | | | | garden sculpture that is knee high or smaller. Your |
| large dish which usually gets filled with birdseed. He | | | | garden statue can be placed directly in front of |
| is a simple man wearing monks robes with a | | | | your favorite plant to create a focal point and |
| traditional tonsure (monk's haircut). People choose | | | | conversation piece. |
| St. Francis as a garden element because he brings | | | | No matter what type or size garden sculptures |
| a sense of serenity to the house and garden. | | | | you choose, be sure not to overdo it. You |
| You can get these statues in nearly any size | | | | shouldn't let your lawn end up looking like a bad |
| from very small to life size. The size you choose | | | | Christmas decoration job all year. Keep the |
| should depend on your style and the space that | | | | sculptures to a few each space for the best |
| you have in your garden. Generally the smaller the | | | | effect. |
| garden, the smaller the statue should be. | | | | Buying a St, Francis garden statue can bring |
| When deciding on what type of St. Francis to buy, | | | | peace and tranquility to your garden, and you will |
| think about how big of an impact you want your | | | | enjoy him for many years to come. |