Which Garden Furniture Can Be Left Outside All Year?

Powder coated aluminium, quality synthetic rattan on an aluminium frame, teak and dense stone are the materials that genuinely cope with a full British year outdoors. This guide explains why each one holds up, what to check before trusting a set to winter, and which pieces should always come inside. We look at how aluminium protects itself, why the frame beneath synthetic weave matters more than the weave itself, how teak silvers without weakening, and where lower grade concrete can flake after a freeze. There is clear advice on cushions, parasols and outdoor rugs, plus the reason a sealed cover over damp furniture can cause more harm than no cover at all. A simple seasonal routine covers autumn washing, midwinter checks and spring maintenance, with extra guidance for exposed, coastal and north facing gardens....