{"product_id":"hydrangea-garden-sentinel-18-20245","title":"Hydrangea Garden Sentinel – 18” Statement Column","description":"\u003cp\u003eStanding just a little taller among the blooms, the Hydrangea Garden Sentinel feels like she’s been part of the garden for years… quietly watching, gently anchoring the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer blossoms are fuller here—lifted higher, catching the light through each carefully cut petal. From this height, she begins to shift from something you discover… into something that guides your eye. A natural focal point nestled between lavender rows, hostas, and winding stone paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the piece that marks a moment in your garden.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the edge of a walkway.\u003cbr\u003e\nBeside a favorite chair.\u003cbr\u003e\nNear the place you always stop without realizing why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from steel and finished in your choice a rich, evolving rusted patina or raw steel, she will deepen with time—mirroring the slow, beautiful rhythm of the seasons around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot too bold.\u003cbr\u003e\nNot too quiet.\u003cbr\u003e\nJust enough to feel like it’s always belonged there. 🌿✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis larger size is perfect for anchoring a garden bed, lining a walkway, or pairing with smaller columns for a layered, collected look. The open-air design (no top or bottom) keeps it feeling light and intentional, allowing it to settle naturally into your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in our Michigan shop, this piece is built with real steel, real craftsmanship, and made to live beautifully outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tFour matching cutout panels\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tLarger scale for added height and presence\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tOpen top and bottom for natural placement\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tIdeal for candles, solar lights, or standalone decor\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tDesigned to complement cottage, woodland, and rustic gardens\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tWelded and finished in-house by our team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tHeight: 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tWidth: 4.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tDepth: 4.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tMaterial: 14 or 16 gauge steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH OPTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw Steel Finish\u003cbr\u003e\nLeft in its natural state, this finish highlights the authentic look of steel straight from the mill. Each piece is cleaned but not sealed, allowing it to develop a patina over time based on your environment and exposure to the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRusted Finish\u003cbr\u003e\nWe begin the rusting process using natural, household ingredients to create a rich, earthy tone. Each piece develops its own unique pattern depending on the steel and cut. This finish leans into deep brown and copper hues and will continue to age naturally. Because this is real rust and not sealed, it may transfer to hands or surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCTION \u0026amp; SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is made to order in our family-owned shop in Kimball, Michigan. From design and cutting to welding, finishing, and packaging — it’s all done by our hands.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tProduction time: 7–10 business days\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tShips FREE via USPS Priority Mail (1–3 business days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRETURNS \u0026amp; DAMAGE POLICY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is handmade to order, so we do not accept returns or refunds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your item arrives damaged, please contact us within 7 days of delivery and we will work with you to make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dirt Road Gardener","offers":[{"title":"Raw","offer_id":48745551986945,"sku":"HYD-COL-18IN-RAW","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rusted","offer_id":48745552019713,"sku":"HYD-COL-18IN-RST","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6561\/files\/il_fullxfull.7991672015_rntq.jpg?v=1778089551","url":"https:\/\/thedirtroadgardener.com\/products\/hydrangea-garden-sentinel-18-20245","provider":"The Dirt Road Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}