How to Put Garden Furniture on Grass?

Putting garden furniture on grass is perfectly possible, but it needs a plan, otherwise legs sink into wet soil, tables wobble at mealtimes and the lawn dies underneath. This article starts with assessing how level and how well drained the ground is, then works through three practical methods: bedding paving slabs flush with the turf under each leg, building a full gravel or paved base for a permanent seating area, and using pads and wide feet to spread the load on lighter pieces. We explain how to protect the grass by moving furniture regularly and relieving compaction, and how different materials behave on a lawn, from heavy timber to thin metal frames and lightweight resin. There is specific guidance on parasol stability on soft ground, along with wind and storage considerations, followed by a short question and answer section covering wobble, gravel and lawn recovery....