Cheap garden furniture does not have to look cheap. The key to getting good quality garden furniture at low prices is to shop at a number of stores and compare their prices. It just requires making a smart purchase.

PLASTIC GARDEN FURNITURE

Garden furniture comes in a wide variety of styles and materials. Patio furniture should be practical and easy to care for and plastic patio furniture falls in those categories. Plastic garden furniture is much better than it used to be. It now looks to be of high quality and comes in lots of colors and styles.

It is also important to note that, in this age of doing what is best for our planet, there is such a thing available as recycled plastic garden furniture. Many companies are now making plastic furniture from 100% recycled materials, which makes it an environmentally friendly purchase.

These recycled pieces are extremely high quality in addition to being a “green” purchase. Recycled plastic garden furniture is heavy duty and won’t blow away in the wind. The colors are durable, making it possible to leave them outside all year round. No worrying about where to store the furniture when it is not in use.

Many retailers sell plastic patio garden furniture at low prices, but quality can vary greatly. It is best to buy plastic garden furniture that is tough and durable and as heavy as possible. The biggest problem with plastic furniture is that it can blow away, so you need to look for sets that are able to hold up to the wind while being used outside. Don’t buy impulsively because there is quality, but cheap garden furniture available.

WOODEN GARDEN FURNITURE

Wooden garden furniture ranges from cheap to expensive. Softwood is cheap and, if adequately treated, can be a durable option. Hardwood commands respect and the best timbers (teak, iroko, oak) are very durable.

Wood is the traditional material used to make garden furniture.  The wood can be left unfinished or it can be painted.  Painting garden furniture a white color will cause it to shine against the greenery of your outside space.

The standard wood for garden furniture used to be oak.  It is durable and can be left unfinished or it can be painted or stained.   Tropical hardwoods have taken the place of oak in the manufacture of hardwood furniture.  Many of the tropical woods are much more durable than oak, but should come from a managed forest instead of a tropical rainforest.  Look for certification from the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) to know for sure where your tropical wooden garden furniture has come from.