There are several types of garden statues on the market. Statues made of resin are light, so it is a good choice if you want a statue that can be easily moved around. They are long wearing, cheaper and also easy to handle. They are usually made of certain kinds of plastic and are painted to look like other materials.

Fiberglass garden statues are quite similar to the resins, but they have a shinier look. The material called Fiberstone, is sometimes used for garden statues and is made of a combination of fiberglass and limestone. It is made to provide the feel and look of real stone but it is lighter and also more durable.

Stone garden statues are actually sculptured and not molded into shape, unless the process of forming the statues involves the use of crushed or ground stone and a binder which is then formed with a mold.

Metals such as bronze are used to form garden statues with a great deal of detail. They cost a lot more however.

Both concrete and cement garden statues are both made with the use of a mold, and are cheaper, heavy to work with but they are not as durable as the stone garden statues. Statues made if these materials are intended to stay in one place and they will not have the details that you will find in statues made of other materials.

Garden statues made of cement are specially made to endure the elements of the outdoors all year round, and are made of very sturdy materials. They will however suffer in areas of severe winter freeze conditions, and they will need some maintenance and care to stay in good condition as sudden changes in both the humidity and the temperature will affect the statue's life.

A few simple procedures can be followed to keep the aesthetic look of the statues and lengthen their lives. Sudden changes in humidity and temperature will result in damage and fast paint peeling, bubbling and flaking of their outer finish. To clean the statues, use warm soapy water and a clean cloth instead of pressure washing. Wash all pieces by hand using gloves to make the process easier.