Without a table, chairs, armchairs or bench, the garden seems empty. Especially that in spring, shops and garden centers tempt us with a huge selection of garden furniture. Often the sets also include barges, barbecues, umbrellas and even screens. So you can easily arrange a relaxing corner in an effective way. Remember, however, that the style and material of the furniture have a significant impact on the appearance of our garden. Even the best designed and furnished will lose all its charm if we incorrectly furnish it. On the other hand, well-chosen equipment will make even an average garden turn into an attractive corner.So let's think about the purchase several times before we make it.
The durability and maintenance of the material from which the armchairs or the table are made are also important. Sometimes it is worth spending more, but we have a guarantee that our furniture will last for many years, we will not have to constantly hide them under the roof for fear of rain, and polishing and cleaning will not become a chore.
Let's focus on plastic!Sometimes we avoid it, believing that it is fragile and tasteless. Meanwhile, good-quality furniture made of this material is not only nice and functional, but even a few seasons of use will not hurt it. Plastic armchairs and benches have the advantage that they are light and easy to carry, and they do not deteriorate when left in the rain. It is also easy to keep them clean, all you need is hot water and a little detergent to restore their former shine. The most expensive ones should be additionally treated with special liquids for cleaning plastic and polishing waxes, which contain a UV filter that protects the colors.Pastel furniture should not be left in the garden during the winter, as it breaks easily due to frost.
Appreciate the woodIn addition to rustic benches, tables and chairs made of halved trunks and stripped branches, and intended mainly for country gardens, in shops you will find modern furniture sets that match the corners of the formal character. When choosing among them, it is worth taking into account not only the price and style, but also the type of wood from which they were made.
Pine and birch wood has a beautiful light shade, but it is soft and deteriorates quickly.For the furniture to serve a dozen or so seasons, it must be well impregnated and painted with a hard, abrasion-resistant varnish . We clean them with water and detergent. If necessary, all cracks and damage to the varnish should be rubbed with sandpaper and varnished. Oak wood and exotic wood are very durable, but to keep their nice appearance, they need to be oiled at least once a season.Otherwise they will become covered with a grayish bloom. Before this operation, the furniture should be thoroughly washed and allowed to dry completely.
Teak is one of the most valued types of wood.Furniture made of it is lighter and more durable than oak - without maintenance, it can be used for up to 25 years! They rarely crack and deform. They do not require impregnation or frequent care. It is enough to wipe them several times a season with a damp cloth, and before winter, wash them thoroughly with water with the addition of a special agent for the preservation of exotic wood. Teak exposed to changing weather conditions takes on a "patina" over time, taking on a silver hue. Well impregnated wooden armchairs and benches will not be hurt by rain, but it is worth placing them on some hard surface, not directly on the lawn, because furniture legs exposed to moisture for a long time quickly deteriorate. Wooden garden furniture must not be kept at home. In dry and warm rooms, they dry out excessively, crack and deform.It is best to hide them in an unheated garage or under a garden shed - you need to carefully protect them from rain and snow, but do not use foil for this purpose, because it is impermeable to air, which facilitates the growth of fungi and putrefying bacteria.
Good, because naturalFurniture made of rattan, wicker, reeds and seagrass are very effective. Their use, however, may be a bit troublesome, because armchairs or chairs must not be left outside during bad weather. Subjected alternately to the action of moisture and sun, they become brittle, crack, discolor and, in extreme cases, deteriorate even within one season. We wipe rattan and wicker from time to time with a wet cloth, besides, we do not use any other care treatments. For winter, we move furniture to the house or garage.
Solid because it is made of metalFurniture made of it is one of the most durable. They are also very stable due to their weight. Metal is often combined with other materials: wood, glass, textiles and even ceramics.Every day, metal is washed with water and detergent. In autumn, when the season ends, it is enough to wipe aluminum furniture with a cloth and put it under the shelter. Those made of steel and cast iron must be carefully inspected. During production, they are powder coated twice, which prevents corrosion for a while, but after 2-3 seasons of use you will see rust here and there. In such places we scrape off the paint with sandpaper.
