There is a long tradition of decorating your garden with gnomes going back to Switzerland in the mid 1800s. They came to the US around 1930 and people have been making their gardens magical here ever since. In the past these have all been considered a whimsical decoration, protection against the evil eye, a reminder of the garden's fertility. With this in mind we are sure that these gnome lawn ornaments will make your garden a cheerier space to live, work, and play.