GNOME, LORE, HISTORY AND FUN - A Gnome is SEVEN times stronger than a human and sense of smell is NINETEEN times more acute. Gnomes rub noses in both greeting and farewell. Garden gnomes are used to look after the garden, protect property during the night, and offer good luck. Luckily, there are no rules when it comes to putting a garden gnome in your yard or garden, just embrace the whimsical nature of these sweet little guys. Though historically these guys generally are referred to as Garden Gnomes, they also go by many names including; yard gnomes, funny garden gnomes, garden gnomes statue, gnome decorations, lawn gnome, garden nome, garden knomes, garden gnome statue, garden nomes statue outdoor, small gnome, funny gnome, garden troll, garden decor, gnome figurine, gnome garden decor, lawn gnomes, yard gnome, outdoor gnomes, garden troll, roaming gnome, planter gnome, woodland gnomes, fairy garden gnome, gnome statue, vintage gnome, silly gnome, etc.