Only seven days left until Valentines day and just around the corner in May is Mothers day. Time to decide what would make the perfect gift for the beloved gardener in your family. Each year gazing balls are one our most popular choices as they provide a lasting memory each time the recipient catches a glimpse of their beautiful garden.
Gazing balls are available in stainless steel as well as glass. Stainless steel balls are the most durable globe available as they do not break or tarnish. Stainless balls are available in various colors and sizes. The most popular colors in stainless steel globes are Ruby Red, Blue, Magenta Pink, Silver and Purple. The steel balls have a reflective, mirror like finish. You will notice that they will reflect the sun, trees and clouds when placed in your garden which makes them even more enchanting. Stainless gazing balls are completely round and constructed of 16 gauge steel.
Glass gazing balls are a favorite of the traditional gardener as they were the first type of garden globe available. The most popular colors in globes constructed of glass are Red, Iris (purple), Rainbow Green and Rainbow Blue. The glass balls are not as reflective as the stainless balls however they do have some reflective qualities. Many of the glass balls have translucent qualities which means the color will vary a bit depending on the light source at different times during the day. Glass globes do have a neck on each ball with a rubber stopper on the end. Glass balls are made to fit into stands constructed especially for glass gazing balls. The neck will fit inside of a hole in the stand that is made to hold a specific size ball. If you are not sure if the glass ball that you are purchasing will work with a specific stand feel free to contact us at 800-458-0445 and we would be happy to help you find the correct ball. Stainless balls will fit on most stands as they do not have a neck. If you would like to secure a stainless ball to the stand just simply apply a small amount of household putty to the rim of the stand.
Many wedding and party planners order steel gazing globes as decoration or table center pieces. Gazing balls work well as party decor because they come in bright colors that will compliment the party decor. The balls pick up light from candles or the room and add a bit sparkle to your setting. When the event is complete the balls may be used as lovely parting gift. Gazing balls used for this purpose simply make the setting of your party very charming!
Maintenance on gazing balls is quite simple as you simply need to clean them occasionally with any household window cleaner and a soft dry cloth.
Please visit our gazing globe catalog to view the many options available.
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