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Cheap Garden Furniture - Is It Really a Saving?

The time of year has arrived when our thoughts are turning to spending time out in the garden.  However, last year's cheap garden furniture has deteriorated so much that you wouldn't want to sit on it again.  So, a lesson to be learnt there - is cheap garden furniture really cheap?  Not if you need to replace it every year, it's not.When choosing garden furniture, you need to think about what material it's made from.

Plastic may appear to be long lasting but in a very hot sunny climate, the plastic can become brittle and suddenly you'll find that the leg of your plastic chair has snapped off and deposited you on the floor - most embarrassing!  In a wet climate, the plastic stains and what was once white is no more.

Rattan and cane are attractive but the genuine article certainly can't be left out in the rain, although there are now some weather resistant varieties.  However, you can now buy synthetic rattan furniture which is far more durable.

Bear in mind that cheap garden furniture just won't last and if you possibly can, opt for something a little more expensive.

Here are a few ideas for garden furniture that is good value.