Caring for Your Gardenzilla Urn or Container

If taken care of properly, every Gardenzilla piece has been designed to provide years of use in the outdoors. As a matter of fact, many of our pieces improve with age and take on a unique look as they weather.

There are several simple things you can do to make sure your new Gardenzilla urn or container will last. For protection, products can be raised up on a cement, brick, stone, or ceramic base, to avoid direct contact with moist ground.

When planting we recommend using a plastic pot or drainage saucer so, come winter, the plant can be easily removed. In addition, breathing room around the pot is a must, so make sure to prune back existing plants.

Ironzilla Care

Ironzilla cast iron pieces are meant to have an aged look. Without any special treatment, Ironzilla urns and containers will weather naturally when left outdoors. To postpone natural corrosion on your Ironzilla planter, coat the piece with alkyd enamel or acrylic resin formulated for use on metal.

You can keep your Ironzilla urn or container from weathering at all by gently cleaning away as much rust as possible with fine steel wool and lightweight lubricating oil or mineral spirits. After cleaning, apply an acrylic resin or hard-paste wax that is high in carnuba. To stabilize the corrosion, apply a rust-converting product such as Rust-Oleum spray enamel paint, which is available in most hardware stores.

Also, remember that standing water or wet soil will damage the cast-iron finish of an Ironzilla urn or container and can cause the piece to become sensitive to cracking or chipping, especially if the water is allowed to freeze.

Rustzilla Water-Feature Ornament Care

The interiors of Rustilla fiberglass wall fountains are coated with asphalt emulsionÑa roofing product available at most hardware stores. To ensure the longevity of your new fountain, we suggest draining and recoating the inside once a year to maintain its waterproof state. Let it dry overnight before refilling.

Bronzilla Care

Wash Bronzilla fiberglass pieces at least once a year during warm, dry weather with a mild detergent, water and a scrub brush. Dry overnight, then with a paintbrush apply a hard paste wax with a high carnuba content. Never use a spray wax. Let dry overnight, then buff to remove any excess wax.

Or you would like your new Bronzilla piece to develop a natural patina, wash, but leave unwaxed.

Remember, some wear and tear is inevitable if your Gardenzilla product is kept outside. But with proper care, your urn or container will enhance the look of the garden for years to come.

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