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Garden seating

9 years ago

I'd like to invest in some stylish, comfortable seating for my decking. Lots of the furniture I've seen doesn't look that attractive or work when the cushions are taken off. I'd also like it to be suitable to be sat at for dining. Something which can stay out all year would be best (I have little space for storage).

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Sarah McColm
9 years ago
Do you like the rattan look? I like to browse aliexpress' outdoor furniture section when I'm dreaming of having patio furniture. I saw a couple of cushionless options that might fit your brief there:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Restaurant-PE-Rattan-Furniture-Sets-Dining-Chair-with-Glass-Top-Long-Table/1249754296.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Outdoor-or-indoor-swiming-pool-sofa-set-Rattan-Outdoor-Furniture-Lounge-Sofa-Setting-Chair-Sunbrella-Fabric/1847002178.html
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Primrose
7 years ago
One option is the classic wooden dining set which looks great with cushions or without and matches what you already have in your garden area.

Do take a look at the huge range of garden furniture as I'm sure with over 1400 products you'll find something that's perfect!
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I have the same problem with some of my shrubs, where the tree or shrub sends out new shoots at the base. Best thing to do if you're putting a deck down is to leave a circular gap around the trunk so you can access the suckers and trim them back as close to the base as possible. Do this as soon as you see them or once a year at the same time when you give the top its annual prune (Aug-Sep probably best time to prune). You could also lean some large loose stones around the base of the trunk to prevent them from growing, don't know if this would work (just a theory). Use some weed proof membrane under the decking but leave a gap round the trunk so the tree doesn't starve. Hope this helps:)
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embzop
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How about Lutyens style bench and chairs? Can be put with dining table or coffee tables.

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4 years ago
I really like the company B & B Italia Outdor. Very stylish furniture.

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