The Porch Goose Is Trending Again, And We Have All You Need To Know Details

Though it might seem a little silly, if you see a concrete goose in someone's yard, it might be part of the unique lawn ornament trend that is making a comeback in the U.S. The lovely porch goose is trending again, and it's something you don't want to miss out on. The porch goose, sometimes called a lawn goose or garden goose, is a decorative statue people commonly place outside by their front doors and dress up in outfits. Today, there are many online retailers where you can acquire your very own porch goose, including Gaggleville. The Fox Valley Traders Gaggleville Porch Goose Baby 17-inch Statue for $29.99 is a plastic take on the classic goose that can be filled with sand to make it heavy. This version features a smaller "baby" goose that could be ideal for someone just jumping on the trend.

While many people are buying brand new porch geese, just as many are finding vintage treasures. Some are inheriting and refreshing the worn-down ornaments of their family, while others are looking to Facebook Marketplace or local thrift stores to find a classic concrete goose of their own. If you're looking to jump on this wholesome trend, here's what you need to know.

Whether you buy your porch goose new or restore an old statue, follow simple care tips to keep them looking dapper. If your lawn goose is made out of concrete, make sure to keep it away from moisture. Keep in mind the best tips to clean your outdoor statues, such as treating concrete ornaments with sealer to prevent water damage. Older concrete statues could require more repair work with some strong glue to fill in cracks. If your goose needs a little more than just glue, @heyjennywyd on TikTok shows a way to repair a concrete goose's neck using a rod to reattach it and concrete to fill in crumbling areas.

Thankfully, plastic porch geese hold up a little better under the elements. You might need to refresh their color with outdoor paint if it fades over time, though. The plastic statues that are popular currently are labeled for indoor or protected outdoor use, which means a covered porch will offer the most protection against the weather, especially in cooler climates.

When your goose is ready to be outfitted, know that the options are pretty much endless. While vintage outfits and designs remain popular, like floral dresses with ruffled bonnets, more modern ideas also abound. People customize jerseys for their porch geese to match their favorite football team or player and buy toddler clothing to fit their small frames.

If you can't find the right look and feel particularly crafty, you can make your own custom costumes for your porch goose. Grab a sewing machine, fabric, elastic, a pair of scissors, and a measuring tape. You can check online for patterns to guide your work. To create a simple outfit, sew together two ends of a fabric rectangle to create a large tube. Then fold over the top part of one side, inserting elastic to gather the fabric in at one end. This part of the garment will sit around the neck, with the rest flowing out in a dress-like fashion.

And while you can buy fabric specifically for these projects, a practical way to upcycle old towels could be to turn them into porch goose outfits. Many people also use yarn to customize the look of their porch goose statues, from crocheting Santa hats to adding yarn wigs. Some even use poseable wings inserted into the backs of costumes to add more personality to their porch goose friends.