gardenware

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English

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Etymology

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From garden +‎ -ware.

Noun

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gardenware (uncountable)

  1. A range of items that can be used in gardens, including pots, trellises, statues, birdbaths, etc.
    • 1917 fall and winter, “Some Dont’s[sic]”, in What and When to Plant, Los Angeles, Calif.: Howard & Smith, page 4:
      DON’T use inappropriate receptacles for your porch and house plants. See the superb designs we have to offer in the famous Lincoln gardenware pottery.
    • 1994, Richard Binns, Allez France!, Chiltern House, →ISBN, page 171:
      Two establishments caught our fancy: La Poterie du Soleil (made in the traditional style) and the Carrelages Pierre Boutal with a range of tiles and other pottery creations (our “frost-proof” gardenware has proved to be otherwise).
    • 1998, The American Ceramic Society: 100 Years, The American Ceramic Society, →ISBN, pages 43–44:
      Rookwood soon became world famous for its beautifully decorated vases, gardenware and faience.
    • 2012 August 22–28, The San Francisco Bay Guardian, volume 46, number 47, page 38:
      Bluxome Winery’s new monthly Meet Market is just that – browse vegan fruit pops and handmade gardenware while you sip on reds and whites.
    • 2015, “Ticking all the boxes: From pots and pavers to water features and wall art this garden centre has it all”, in Backyard & Garden Design Ideas: Decks, Pergolas & Patios, number 5, Universal Magazines, page 110:
      Four Seasons Nursery & Garden Centre has amassed an amazing array of gardenware and landscaping products.