What is THE essential piece of garden furniture?
Emmeline Westin
7 years ago
Personally I prefer a hammock, but since my balcony is tiny I'll have to say deck chair. Which piece of garden furniture could you not do without?
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Comments (6)You need to sit with a glass of wine and think about how you want to use your outdoor space. Are there small children and if so how will you accommodate them - sandpit/ climbing frame etc. Do you entertain and if so do you want a largish table? Do you want to read and relax - if so hammock/ sun- lounger. When you've decided on purpose the form might be easier to sort. Sketch out possibilities on a piece of paper and think about how simple planting could break up sections e.g. Tiger grass - height without too much block and relatively tough and easy to care for. Gravel is extremely cheap, especially if bought in bulk, and can be great short or long term but I would choose something which blends in to existing surface colours and is more natural in appearance. Composite decking is a particular style so you need to decide whether a more natural or manufactured appearance is what you are after. If you pave then there are relatively cheap but ethical Indian sandstones available - I used Kelkay's Borderstone and researched the frost fracture point and sourcing and was satisfied with all except the lightest colour option. In summary - decide how space will be used in next 2/5/10 years - sketch a plan - decide on overall look and choose acceptable hard materials - adapt according to budget e.g. If you do want paving then can you border a small area with gravel to be cheaper but provide you with the focal point. Leaf through a gardening book/ magazine/RHS/ Waitrose gardening website for helpful information BEFORE going to a garden centre and choosing a few key plants which you can then add to in time. IKEA seem to have some good garden furniture which will see you through the next few summers....See MorePainting stained garden furniture?
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