Garden guardians

GNOMES

These small, bearded figures often wear pointy hats and are said to protect plants while adding whimsy to yards. Look for mythical helpers that might live near toadstools.

"Garden guardians" hints at small, whimsical statues often placed in gardens to "watch over" the space—those are gnomes. The word "guardians" plays on their folklore role as protectors of homes and nature, though modern garden gnomes are more decorative. It’s a straightforward clue where the answer relies on cultural familiarity with these bearded, pointy-hatted figures.