With winter weather on the way, you’ll want to make sure your garden furniture will survive colder conditions.
It’s crucial to take care of your outdoor furniture if you want it to last longer.
Moisture, frost, and fluctuating temperatures can quickly damage wood, metal, and rattan furniture.
Rain and frost can cause wooden surfaces to crack, while rust easily forms on metal frames left exposed.
In harsh winter conditions, furniture can become brittle and discoloured which you’ll want to avoid.
Thompsons Plants says: “Protect garden furniture: Cover garden furniture with a tarp or store it indoors. This will help them last longer.”
To prevent your furniture from becoming damaged, you should first give it a quick clean and let it dry completely before covering it with a waterproof tarp or moving it into a shed, garage, or conservatory.
If you don’t have space indoors, you should elevate the furniture slightly off the ground and ensure the cover is tightly secured to keep out moisture and dirt.
By doing this now, you can save disappointment when it comes to spring.
But your furniture is not the only part of your garden you’ll need to protect over the colder months.
You should also look to cover your delicate plants. To do this, you can use fleece covers or cloches to shield them from frost.
Potted plants are especially vulnerable so make sure to move them to a sheltered spot or group them together for extra warmth.
You can also add a layer of mulch or bark chips around the base of plants to help insulate roots and retain soil moisture.
If you complete these jobs now, you can ensure your garden won’t be looking worse for wear by the time next summer rolls around.
