Buyer's guide to garden furniture


Outdoor furniture
Furniture for lazy summer days
© John Lewis

Your house is filled with furniture you love – give your garden the same attention. Metal, wood, concrete? Green fingered experts share tips and advice on what to consider when buying garden furniture.

1. Hard case

‘If buying wood, avoid anything that isn’t hardwood,’ advises gardening expert Julie Humphreys of Crocus. ‘And always buy wood from a sustainable origin!’ So think ash, teak, oak and walnut. This classic Vista table and chair from John Lewis are made from FSC-certified cumaru wood, a hardwood which is well-suited to the outdoors and the elements. Sturdy structure, elegant design and guilt free indulgence. Bliss.

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LizzyR

Posted | 23rd March 2009

This guide is really useful for highlighting what you need to keep in mind when buying garden futniture and some great ideas

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