Garden furniture is often sold as a patio set consisting of a table, four or six chairs and a parasol. Garden parasols are a specialist type of umbrella designed to provide shade from the sun. Parasols fit through a hole in the centre of the table and are secured in a base. Long chairs, referred to as chaise lounges, are also common items.
Patio heaters, that run on bottled butane or propane, are often used to enable people to sit outside at night or in cold weather. A picnic table is used for the purpose of eating a meal outdoors such as in a garden.
Garden furniture, also called patio furniture, is a type of furniture specifically designed for outdoor use. It is typically made of weather resistant materials. The oldest surviving examples of garden furniture were found in the gardens of Pompeii.
In order to make the most of your garden furniture for many years to come, it may be necessary to carry out some simple maintenance.
While Metal Textilene Garden furniture requires mininal amounts of maintanence, Wooden Garden Furniture will require treating annually. We have prepared some simple guides to getting the most of your garden furniture, whether it be metal garden furniture, wooden garden furniture, sunloungers or hammock garden swings.
