Funny Mouth-Covered Garden Gnome Statue with Go Away Sign

Painted by hand, posed for a laugh

• Hand-painted face

  The face is hand-painted, and the finger pressed to the mouth with a sheepish look is what sells the joke. The expression reads from the walkway and still holds up up close.

• Go Away sign included

  The lime-yellow stake comes with the gnome, so the joke arrives complete. Push its pointed tip into the soil beside the figure and the two pieces read as one story.

• Built for outdoors

  The resin body is made to stay outside through rain and sun. A quick rinse and a tilt after storms keep the paint looking fresh through the season.

Stake it in three steps

1. 1
   Soften the soil

   Water the spot first if the ground is packed. Loose soil lets the stake slide in straight.

2. 2
   Set the gnome

   Stand the figure among your plants where it faces the walkway, so the expression reads from the path.

3. 3
   Push the sign in

   Press the pointed GO AWAY stake straight down in the soil beside the figure, then step back and check the angle.

Gnome and sign, ready to stake

• Resin garden dwarf statue×1

  Hand-painted red cap, blue overalls and white beard, mouth-covered pose

• GO AWAY yard stake sign×1

  Glossy lime-yellow plastic with a pointed spike for soil

The corner that finally got a personality

The corner that stayed empty

A flower bed with nothing in it looks unfinished, especially when the neighbors are watching over the fence. Bare soil says the yard is still a project. Most gardeners know the feeling of walking past that same blank corner every morning.

One gnome, one clear message

A plain stone statue looks nice and says nothing. This gnome has a finger to his mouth, a sheepish look, and a lime-yellow sign that says exactly what he means. Set the two together in the bed and the joke is finished. For more company in the yard, browse dwarf garden statues.

The yard that finally talks back

Guests slow down at the new corner, read the sign, and start smiling before they reach the gate. Neighbors notice too. The gnome does the talking, so you can stay in the garden and enjoy the reaction.

From bare bed to talking point

1. First use
   Gnome placed in the bed

   Set the gnome among your flowers and push the sign into the soil beside it. Step back and see how the corner now has a focal point and a bit of humor.

2. Week 1
   First comments from visitors

   Neighbors and guests tend to notice the sign and the expression first. Expect a few smiles and questions as they walk by the new corner.

3. 30 days
   Settled into the garden

   Plants grow around the figure and it blends into the bed. Give it a quick rinse and check that the sign still stands straight in the soil.

Built to stay out all season

• Rinse with water

  Wipe off dirt with plain water and a soft cloth whenever it looks dusty.

• Skip harsh cleaners

  Abrasive cleaners wear down the hand-painted face and dull the expression.

• Let water drain

  Tilt or lift the gnome after heavy rain so standing water does not dull the finish.

• Check the stake

  Look over the sign each season and make sure it still stands straight in the soil.

Why this, not a plain statue