Impromptu Summer Garden Picnics

summer is the favourite time for making the most of our gardens, whether that’s a barbecue with friends, family fun time or an impromptu sunny afternoon picnic.

Whilst there is an array of fantastic garden furniture on sale from high street retailers, specialist independents and many online websites like ours, sometimes all you need is a few accessory items that don’t cost a lot but make all the difference. Scattered cushions, some casual throws and a little imagination can create a summer garden fantasy. Just add a few of your favourite tasty treats, fresh fruit and fizz to enjoy the perfect chilled-out lazy afternoon.

Shop our oversized cushions in pastel shades for a casually artisan and on-trend look.

Sit down, kick off your shoes and instantly relax.

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“Use rustic wooden crates, boxes or
pallets for instant shelving. They’ll be
perfect to house your candles and
plants for that boho-chic style”

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Imperfect platters

Serve food on simple wooden platters and trays or in china and rustic stoneware pots. Remember, you’re among friends and, in the world of the casually artisan picnic, not everything has to match.

Great crates

Use rustic wooden crates, boxes or pallets for instant shelving. They’ll be perfect to house your candles and plants, somewhere to rest your plates and glasses – and will add to the whole boho-chic style of your summer afternoon picnic. And, of course, you can use them later to store all your must-have items so they are readily at hand next time the sun shines.

Scene setters

Nothing says summer more than fresh, fragrant flowers. Colourful tulips are perfect for those
early summer warm spells we’ve been enjoying in recent years. At the height of summer it might be gorgeous yellow sunflowers or beautiful blue cornflowers that add a natural vibrancy to your outdoor setting.

Hand tie them or arrange them casually in a ceramic or glass vase. Add colourful plants in natural stone, polished or terracotta pots and introduce some scented candles for extra pizzazz. Soothing citrus scents of orange, lemon and lime, or energising bergamot and lemongrass are some of our favourites.

I always think the month of march heralds the end of winter and the beginning of spring…

and that’s when you start to think about extending your living space outside and creating that garden seating sanctuary.

As new garden furniture is a bit more of a longer term purchase, it makes sense to think carefully about the furniture you choose to create that perfect garden haven. Make sure it fits nicely into the space you have in mind and that it’s both comfortable to sit on and weatherproof. In this example we have chosen a very sociable seating arrangement, the PORTHALLOW CORNER SOFA SET to create an inviting external destination for friends and family to enjoy.

The Porthallow collection design pairs wonderfully with the more traditional garden. The pale whitewash finish for the Acacia wooden frame perfectly complements a natural stone patio such as York stone or brickwork pavers. Whilst it’s a given that quality outdoor garden furniture such as this is crafted to endure the elements all year round, it is still wise to take extra measures to ensure it stays in top-notch condition throughout the seasons.

“As new garden furniture is a longer term purchase, it makes sense to think carefully about the furniture you choose to create that perfect garden haven.”

EXTENDING THE LIFE OF YOUR GARDEN FURNITURE

Taking extra care to keep weatherproof garden furniture protected will without doubt extend its life…

and that’s where outdoor furniture covers come into their own. They serve as a protective shield for your outdoor seating, tables, and other furnishings, whatever their material.

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Furniture covers provide:

An extra barrier to protect your outdoor pieces from the English Weather – preventing damage caused by rain, frost and snow, helping to keep your furniture in peak condition throughout the seasons.

UV Protection – Furniture covers help minimise the impact of exposure to sunlight which can cause bleaching and fading of your outdoor furniture.

Protection from dust, dirt and animal droppings. A quality weight cover helps keep your furniture clean and ready to use. It also cuts down time-consuming maintenance as well as avoiding the need for abrasive cleaners that can damage and bleach your furniture over time.

Your perfect garden sanctuary - we’ve got it covered

We have chosen the OUTDOOR CORNER SOFA SET COVER which is the perfect size to protect our chosen PORTHALLOW CORNER SOFA SET and other corner sofa sets of similar dimensions, protecting it all year round. Made from durable Ripstop Polyester, this deep grey cover comes as a single piece, with a toggle for tightening and a drawstring bag for storing your cover when not in use. Dirt, UV and water resistant this large cover is also designed to be breathable allowing moisture to escape. We recommend before covering your outdoor furniture that you remove the fabric cushions and store them indoors.

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Impromptu Summer Garden Picnics

summer is the favourite time for making the most of our gardens, whether that’s a barbecue with friends, family fun time or an impromptu sunny afternoon picnic.