I love garden gnomes, especially the older reproductions.

So I agreed to write the list. For research I examined the gardens depicted in the movie…and Yikes! These fictional gardeners need help. Way too many gnomes in the garden. No wonder there was a feud….

To help you out, here are a few tips for placing garden gnomes in their garden without going overboard.

Using Gnomes in your garden

Caution: use with care!

• There’s so many different kinds of gnomes, and most of you have small gardens; so, only choose garden gnomes that you like.
• A little goes a long way. You should see only one gnome at a time. If you can see more than one, you’ve overdone it.
• Tuck your gnomes among the flowers and shrubs where the discovery of each gnome comes as a surprise.
• Remember about size and proportion. Use a small gnome near small plants, and a large gnome near large plants. Gnomes should never be larger than the plant next to them.
• If you smile or chuckle when you pass your gnome in the garden, you have put it in the right place.

Now the exciting part: a Gnomeo & Juliet DVD giveaway!

All you have to do is sent me a photo of gnomes in your garden this week. The gardener with the most tasteful/fun/playful gnome placement in their garden wins the DVD.

I will announce the winner this Friday (May 13, 2011).

More Garden Gnome Factoids

Wikipedia has good entry on all things gnome!

Fairy Chronicles describes the different kind of gnomes from magical/fantasy point of view.

A tongue-in-check video about controlling gnomes in your garden. Hilarious!