Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Look after your garden furniture


After another typically wet British Summer it has been hard to enjoy the one thing that always cheers us up - our gardens. Not only has it been wet, but it has been very unpredictable. 4 years ago I visited Australia and was stunned by the fact that they can plan Barbeques 3 weeks in advance. Unheard of in Britain. Still, we benefit from the beautiful changing colours of Autumn and Spring, and this can often be the best time to get outside and into your garden.

Last year we saw sales of garden furniture rocket in September and October. People made use of the milder temperatures and got straight outside. With the prospect of wet weather setting in after October we are often faced with the dilemma of what to do with all our outdoor furniture and equipment. It is unusual for households to have enough storage space to accommodate a Gas Barbeque, tables and chairs, heaters, lawnmowers and goodness knows what else. That is why thousands of people opt to store their equipment outside. "It will rust" I hear you say!! Not if you cover it and protect it properly. Barbeque covers are very cheap but highly effective way of ensuring your bbq remains in great condition throughout the winter months and is ready to use again next spring. Similarly your heaters and furniture can be covered too with ease and you can tuck yourself away for the winter with the piece of mind that everything outside is taken care of.

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