The Change in Seasons

There’s a subtle charm to this time of year. Gardens are scattered with amber leaves, sunsets cast a soft golden glow, and the first fires in the wood burners bring a warm, familiar comfort. 

It’s also the time when we start thinking about a bit of care for our sculptures before the colder months set in.

Water Feature Care

If you have one of our bronze water features, such as the beloved Mr Jeremy Fisher, it’s wise to take a moment before the first frost. Disconnect pumps and feed pipes and drain any water in these systems.

Stagnant water in urns or sumps is generally safe to leave, but frozen water in the pipes can cause cracks or damage. For those who prefer to keep features running, a wildlife-safe antifreeze will prevent freezing without harming the garden.

Keeping Your Sculptures Looking Good

Bronze doesn’t mind the cold, but it does appreciate a bit of TLC now and again. Before winter, clear away any leaves or debris that have built up around the base of your sculptures.

A light coat of wax before the weather turns can make a real difference – it helps preserve the colour and gives the surface that soft, gentle sheen. Bronze is, of course, a reactive material and will naturally change over time – developing a patina that’s part of its beauty.

Some collectors love this natural evolution; others prefer to maintain the original finish. Applying a light coat of wax from the Bronze Care Kit can help slow the patination and preserve the colour if preferred.

We’ve put together a Bronze Care Kit for exactly this purpose, with everything you need as well as a short guide on how to use it:

How to Use Your Bronze Care Kit

A Word on Bronze

Hot-cast bronze – the traditional material we use – is tough stuff. It’s made to last, and a few hundred winters shouldn’t bother it.

Cold-cast bronze, on the other hand, is more fragile and benefits from a bit more shelter in the harshest months. If you have one of the cold-cast versions of our work, it’s worth keeping them away from old overhanging branches – just to prevent a stray limb falling and catching them during heavy snow or wind.

The Garden in Winter

While our smaller bronze sculptures can find a home indoors during the colder months; for the larger statement pieces, you're perfectly fine to leave them in their natural element.

Indeed, it can be lovely to watch a bronze Alice collect a dusting of frost on her shoulder, or a hint of moss growing around her feet. Over time, of course, bronze slowly shifts in tone as the seasons move on, but this isn’t fading – it’s the bronze reacting naturally. 

If you’d like more detailed care advice or help choosing between hot and cold-cast bronze, we’re always happy to chat. And for simple seasonal care, everything you need is in the Bronze Care Kit:

Buy a Bronze Care Kit

Stay warm, and here’s to another enchanting season in the home and garden.